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Transphobia vs Cisgenderism (Cissexism?)

Started by Nygeel, June 21, 2010, 12:21:31 AM

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Nygeel

Quote from: Kristyn on June 22, 2010, 01:45:27 PM
What would some examples of cis privilege be?  Just trying to get a better understanding
Some examples would be in the work place because if you're trans an employer can fire you for that, medical care, confidence that everybody will use the right pronouns, not being evicted or denied food, not being questioned about genitals...just all the things cisgender people take for granted that we have trouble with.
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RebeccaFog

Quote from: Nygeel on June 21, 2010, 12:30:03 AM
Hmm...alright. So let's say that hypothetically a trans woman with a set binary identity were to say negative things about trans folks that aren't so binary in their identities (Ex: gender queer, androgyne, two spirit) that would be an example of cisgenderism.

In my opinion, it's an example of someone being a jerk.   >:-)

Genderqueerphobic

I think sometimes a word in general use will work. Words such as 'moron', Jerk', or phrases like 'stuck up' can work. Or, several really good words might be 'bigoted' or 'intolerant' or 'unenlightened'. These words capture the spirit of the attitude while leaving 'isms' out of it.

Do I win?

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