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Ask Matt Monday: Antagonism in the White Trans Community?

Started by Natasha, December 17, 2010, 12:49:17 AM

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Natasha

December 17, 2010, 12:49:17 AM
Ask Matt Monday: Antagonism in the White Trans Community?

http://tranifesto.com/2010/12/06/ask-matt-monday-antagonism-in-the-white-trans-community/
12/6/10

I specify white because I haven't noticed this level of antagonism between the trans men and trans women in communities of color I've been in. Is this a universal gap in the trans community and I just haven't noticed, or is this really a white thing? I'm asking in all seriousness."

This is not an official "Ask Matt" question, but rather one that was asked in a comment thread in one of my other posts. I'll try to tackle it in some small way.

There is a great deal of complexity in the relationships between trans men and trans women, and I would guess that this is true regardless of race, ethnic background, age, class, geographic location, cultural gender expectations, and other variables. I would also say that all of these factors probably heavily influence these relationships. Because of this, I can only speculate based on my own experiences.
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