Quote from: Jeatyn on December 20, 2009, 12:08:39 PM
I was just wondering if this was more of an issue in America, nobody ever mentions it over here in sunny England. I've only read about it on the internet =P
I think it's more of a social issue if anything. In Canada you have equal pay for both genders, however, that wouldn't stop someone from assuming that a woman is going to eventually stop working and become a house wife or go part time and in turn women might not be as aggressive in asking. It depends on the social structure of the country or area.
For me, I find being seen as weak or unable to carry heavy objects because I was born with a female body to be rather annoying and insulting. I want to be seen as just as capable as any other guy, trans or not. Where I am, everyone opens the door for each other and helps no matter what gender they are, it's just a polite thing to do. Men are still expected to pay for their dates, but it's less so these days, and a man can also sleep with several women and be praised while a woman will do it and still be considered a 'whore'. Being aggressive as a woman will make people think you are a 'bitch' or rude while it's normal for men to be the aggressors on the same degree. Women do have benefits, I feel more protected when people think I'm a woman, but I would give it up just to feel comfortable with myself. I think women do get a lot of attention and can get what they want via appearance, however I hate being on display and objectified nor do I want to feel fragile.
There are more, but the thing is every point can be an advantage or disadvantage depending on the person and the scenario. I think there are a lot of benefits by being seen as female, but there are still disadvantages too.
