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Why are the transgendered taboo?

Started by Natasha, April 30, 2009, 05:59:31 PM

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April 30, 2009, 05:59:31 PM
Why are the transgendered taboo?

http://steadycat.wordpress.com/2009/04/29/1x6-why-are-the-transgendered-taboo/
4/29/09

ABrownGirl:  I believe that most people don't understand what it means to be transgendered. I  cannot imagine what it's like to be inside a body that I hated. A body that I felt did  not truly represent who I am. A body that made society believe something about me  that wasn't actually true.

The majority of the transgendered community suffers with Gender Identity Disorder.  Yes, it is a mental condition, just like being bi-polar. It's not a lifestyle they have  chosen, just like no one chose to be gay.

It's not something many people talk about, including those that suffer with the disorder. Quite possibly it is because we don't know enough to really have an  intelligent discussion. The pyschological community isn't really talking about the  results of their research. We don't hear much in the news about transgendered rights.  And often times is hard to even spot a transgendered person.

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