What would you say to these people?

[ardynm.livejournal.com]

Hey everyone. I'm here to ask for some advice.

( I'm a TA at a community college and I've been asked by a professor who's teaching a psychology of minorities class to come speak to her students. )

I did want some input on this, though. I have 'till Wednesday to come up with the mini-lecture, so I figured I'd ask the question... If you could talk to a group of community college students, what would you like to teach them?
 
Hope to hear some comments.

Ardyn.

Ts persepctive (maybe controversial to some)

[tara1985.livejournal.com]

I posted this in reply to another post but after thinking about it I feel it would be nice to place it in the main forum for debate........

I would have to say I agree with the notion that Transsexuality is a birth defect and another intersex condition so you may place me in that trans fundamentalist group.... I dont think many of us have much in common with the rest of the TG community at all and have alot of friends that feel this way we just dont relate....

Now this isnt to say personally i look on destain the rest of the TG community in fact the opposite I am trans rep for university and believe in equality for all and people should be free from discrimination who ever they are. I believe the TG community should all support each other and their campaigns however I do believe the differences between the trans communities need to be acknowledged and respected.

Why is there an increase in fundementalism... well i think the reason for this is due to the increased media attention recently on the trans community and a feeling of alienation alot of TS people who dont associate in general with the TG community maybe feeling. This is a result of some negative impressions certain parts of the TG community has been putting across in regards to gender dysphoria. With some of the popular recent tv programs the impression that their is a "choice" to transition and this view of I may transition in a few years if it feels right or I decided against transition as it dint fit with me etc re enforces the misconception across the general public that gender dysphoria is a lifestyle choice and being transsexual is something you choose.... rather than a medical condition that you actualy have. Now after years of campaigning and work to change this perception I know there is a feeling that recently some members of the TG community have been undermining this.....

I also feel that in some regards recently i have noticed on forums alot of people not comming to terms with who they are ie TV etc but tryin gto excuse their behaviour with a gender grey area which they create or they are "part TS" or non transition TS or im becoming more and more TS as if they are ashamed of who they are and how they live their life due to the social stigma there is on being a transvestite for instance. I have also observed these same people getting very worked up and angry when points are made about the differences of TS people and move to move the community to a more discrete level as if it was taking away some of these peoples goals or safety line a way of hiding in society by having a more legitamte and socially acceptable label due to its medical status connected to the community they belong. I think that these people need to be proud of who they are and instead of trying to fit a medical condition to fit their particular circumstances for which it doesnt fit or coming up with excuses for who they are, they should campaign to change the social stigma associated with the community and change perceptions instead of hiding behind this barrier. This would stop the further alienation of the TS community and be a campaign that we can equally support and stop discrimination on all levels.

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[elegancewaves.livejournal.com]

 So the biggest problem I think I have being transgendered, is the self esteem thing.

Because reguardless of not being born a woman nor having begun my transitioning yet, I find I still hold myself to the same standards as people whom were born women. And its bothersome. I mean, being only 20, and the teenage years I spent knowing I wanted to be a woman, its a very self-esteem damaging time. And so I get hard on myself when I'm not the same weight that women my age and size ought to be, or that my skin isn't as smooth and radiant as a woman's might be ((this is the complex I'm having right now, having spent 20 minutes getting ready for work and making sure my eyeshadow doesn't migrate down my face)).

I dunno.

It sounds emo but it isn't supposed to be haha. How many others had to deal with comparing yourself perhaps unfairly or still do?

 

And if anyone has any beauty secrets feel free to share.

transitioning at work

[transatwork.livejournal.com]

Hello...I am looking to get personal stories from those of you that are or have already transitioned at work.  I am working on a final independent study for graduate school that will focus on trangenderism and transitioning at work.  My story is that I am 34 years old and have been transitioning for the last 2 year from FTM.  I legally changed my name to a gender neutral name about 7 years ago, and I work in a very diverse town in Upstate New York.  I completely feel male and always have, but I have not yet made the pronoun switch at school or work as I am still working up the courage to do so.  To me, the pronoun switch is the completer to the puzzle.  I have had no surgery, but I have been on hormones for 2 years (the gel, not the shot).  So, my changes are subtle.

I would love to hear your stories.  How your job handled your transition, did you take a job after transition and you did not have to tell anyone.  Whatever you would like to share I would like to hear.  Keep in mind that all submissions will be used in my project, but if you do not want to have your story published or you would like me to change the names to protect your identity, please inform me and I will respect your wishes.

Thank you.

Membership changed to moderated

[ftmichael.livejournal.com]

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