23-07-2014, 06:37 PM
Hey, Lotus, we need a new section for either women with male genitals or one for genetic males who identify as female.
Id also like one for genetic males who are only able to identify themselves as "biologically female" after years of psychological pain trying to overcome the affects of agonizing societal prejudice and stereotyping.
Abi, I mean no disrespect. I understand you feeling that you are 100% female. I really get that. But do you realize or care that your comments are exceptionally insulting to many who are on the same path but simply further behind than you or who faced greater challenges than you?
Do you also recognize that your attitude, if I am reading it correctly implies an acceptance and agreement with a strict binary approach in gender identity when the most advanced psychological research now recognizes not just a linear scale of non absolute identity but rather a geometric situation of enormous complexity. The human brain is the single most complicated object yet discovered in the known universe and the complexities contained within are nowhere near yet explained.
Are you familiar with the term "trannier than thou"? It is used in many TG forums to describe an arrogance that pops up amonst many near the end of transition. I have always had great respect for your views and intelligence and the copious contributions you have made to this board. Your work and journey have been so helpful to many of us, myself included. I would really hate to need to reevaluate that now.
While it is understandable wanting to solidify ones identity and have it reinforced externally at all times, a human compassion for the struggles of others in different but similar situations would be wished for, wouldn't it?
Id also like one for genetic males who are only able to identify themselves as "biologically female" after years of psychological pain trying to overcome the affects of agonizing societal prejudice and stereotyping.
Abi, I mean no disrespect. I understand you feeling that you are 100% female. I really get that. But do you realize or care that your comments are exceptionally insulting to many who are on the same path but simply further behind than you or who faced greater challenges than you?
Do you also recognize that your attitude, if I am reading it correctly implies an acceptance and agreement with a strict binary approach in gender identity when the most advanced psychological research now recognizes not just a linear scale of non absolute identity but rather a geometric situation of enormous complexity. The human brain is the single most complicated object yet discovered in the known universe and the complexities contained within are nowhere near yet explained.
Are you familiar with the term "trannier than thou"? It is used in many TG forums to describe an arrogance that pops up amonst many near the end of transition. I have always had great respect for your views and intelligence and the copious contributions you have made to this board. Your work and journey have been so helpful to many of us, myself included. I would really hate to need to reevaluate that now.
While it is understandable wanting to solidify ones identity and have it reinforced externally at all times, a human compassion for the struggles of others in different but similar situations would be wished for, wouldn't it?