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Transphobia: Not just for Straight People

Started by Shana A, May 17, 2011, 08:53:06 AM

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Shana A

May 17, 2011, 08:53:06 AM
Monday, 16 May 2011
Transphobia: Not just for Straight People
Zoe Brain

http://aebrain.blogspot.com/2011/05/transphobia-not-just-for-straight.html

From StandingWatch.Net, a short History of Gay and Lesbian Transphobia:

    In spite of early transgender support and avid activism, GAA dropped transgender protections from the first omnibus anti-discrimination bill introduced to the New York City Council. Transgender issues were seen as "too extreme," though the bill would fail anyway.

    In 1971, gay men would adopt an assimilationist heteronormative position that excluded transgender persons. In 1973, lesbian groups would become radicalized, prefering separatism and an extreme brand of feminism that similarly excluded transgender individuals. It would be a very long time before transgender issues were taken seriously by gays and lesbians.
"Be yourself; everyone else is already taken." Oscar Wilde
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