Unexpected Gender Role Models

[Butterfly]

Unexpected Gender Role Models
The Bilerico Project
Filed by: Tobi Hill-Meyer
September 30, 2010 6:00 PM


http://www.bilerico.com/2010/09/unexpected_gender_role_models.php


I've been writing a lot recently about the gendered aspects of my childhood, to piece together that part of my trans narrative in a way that can be explained and understood by others. Whenever I heard messages about what little boys were supposed to be like, I sought to be the exact opposite. I occasionally found strong girl role models, but the overarching memory I have is the experience of being repulsed from the idea of prince charming, warrior heroes, and any type of masculine virtue - except in one case

[Izumi]

Unexpected Gender Role Models
The Bilerico Project
Filed by: Tobi Hill-Meyer
September 30, 2010 6:00 PM


http://www.bilerico.com/2010/09/unexpected_gender_role_models.php


I've been writing a lot recently about the gendered aspects of my childhood, to piece together that part of my trans narrative in a way that can be explained and understood by others. Whenever I heard messages about what little boys were supposed to be like, I sought to be the exact opposite. I occasionally found strong girl role models, but the overarching memory I have is the experience of being repulsed from the idea of prince charming, warrior heroes, and any type of masculine virtue - except in one case

Same, all my role models growing up were female.