Trans Woman Robbery Suspect Called 'Man' by Local News

[stephaniec]

Trans Woman Robbery Suspect Called 'Man' by Local News

http://www.advocate.com/transgender/2016/1/08/trans-woman-robbery-suspect-called-man-local-news

The Advocate/By Neal Broverman January 08 2016 7:14 PM EST

"Marcus Roland and Kaleb Sanders are wanted by police for a rash of robberies in Oklahoma and Kansas. Roland, 18, identifies as a woman — at least part of the time, according to reports — while it's not clear how Sanders identifies. Regardless, a Tulsa TV station called both teens "men" — though Sanders is a minor — and used "him" to describe both suspects."

[TG CLare]

Being misgender by the media is nothing new. I think it's done to let people know that we are some sort of deviants or the like. The more sensational the story, the more papers they sell. Mind you, the media has never been known for telling the whole story.

Love,
Clare