Trans-feminism vs Feminism Part III

[Natasha]

Trans-feminism vs Feminism Part III

http://radicalbitch.wordpress.com/2009/08/20/trans-feminism-vs-feminism-part-iii/
By Catkisser
8/21/09

This is long overdue. In Part I and Part II we discussed the origins of the Patriarchy, the need to control women and the modern implications. We left off with introduction of women of transsexual history as "third gender" introduced by Rikki Wilkins and Kate Bornstein. The recent statement by Dan Savage in the form of a question and his answer prompted me to return to write this Part III.

In his column Dan Savage asks: Do "post-op" trans people have an obligation to tell their lovers "that they were once the other sex"? and answers "yes". Trans identified people all over the internut agreed. I do not and find this to be the perfect vehicle to resume the essence of trans-feminism vs. feminism.