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The Gender Politics of Courage

Started by suzifrommd, July 21, 2015, 09:27:53 AM

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July 21, 2015, 09:27:53 AM
The Gender Politics of Courage

Suzi Chase
7/21/15

https://www.susans.org/2015/07/21/gender-politics-courage/

I'm not going to weigh in on whether she deserves the award. However, the way her actions have been perceived by the public troubles me. Attributing bravery to a person is normally complimentary. However, associating Jenner's recent life trajectory with courage has uncomfortable implications about how our culture views gender and transition.
Have you read my short story The Eve of Triumph?
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