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Title: The beautiful way Hawaiian culture embraces a kind of transgender identity
Post by: stephaniec on May 02, 2015, 09:36:56 PM
Post by: stephaniec on May 02, 2015, 09:36:56 PM
The beautiful way Hawaiian culture embraces a particular kind of transgender identity
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2015/04/28/hawaiian-culture-transgender_n_7158130.html
The Huffington Post/04/28/2915 the Huff Post
" the restrictive and defining construct makes it difficult for our society to understand people like Bruce Jenner, who recently came out as transgender, because they don't always fit neatly into a box. While some transgender people move from one end of the spectrum to the other when they transition, other transgender people exist somewhere in between, embracing both genders neither gender or a multiplicity of genders."
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2015/04/28/hawaiian-culture-transgender_n_7158130.html
The Huffington Post/04/28/2915 the Huff Post
" the restrictive and defining construct makes it difficult for our society to understand people like Bruce Jenner, who recently came out as transgender, because they don't always fit neatly into a box. While some transgender people move from one end of the spectrum to the other when they transition, other transgender people exist somewhere in between, embracing both genders neither gender or a multiplicity of genders."
Title: Re: The beautiful way Hawaiian culture embraces a kind of transgender identity
Post by: gennee on May 04, 2015, 02:28:39 PM
Post by: gennee on May 04, 2015, 02:28:39 PM
I was exposed to many expressions of gender during my questioning phase. I helped me see that there are people from every stripe. It helped me to see that I wasn't alone and I could be whoever I chose to be.
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Title: Re: The beautiful way Hawaiian culture embraces a kind of transgender identity
Post by: Allison Wunderland on May 11, 2015, 12:05:08 PM
Post by: Allison Wunderland on May 11, 2015, 12:05:08 PM
PBS Independent Lens did a special on this topic "Kumu Hina"
http://www.pbs.org/independentlens/kumu-hina/ -- "Mahu" . . . middle people.
Independent Lens/PBS
Ironic that she mentors a "girl" who is "kane mahu" -- FTM young girl. Some important lessons going on here!
http://www.pbs.org/independentlens/kumu-hina/ -- "Mahu" . . . middle people.
Independent Lens/PBS
Ironic that she mentors a "girl" who is "kane mahu" -- FTM young girl. Some important lessons going on here!
Title: Re: The beautiful way Hawaiian culture embraces a kind of transgender identity
Post by: Eveline on May 19, 2015, 07:19:04 PM
Post by: Eveline on May 19, 2015, 07:19:04 PM
I just watched this PBS special, and highly recommend it. You can view the full video at video.pbs.org/video/2365464507 (http://video.pbs.org/video/2365464507). :)
On a related note, in her book Redefining Realness: My Path to Womanhood, Identity, Love & So Much More (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1476709130/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=1476709130&linkCode=as2&tag=sptr-affiliate-20&linkId=6OA754O4KOBYAXJB), Janet Mock also describes how trans women in the Kumu Hina culture were historically held in high regard in the community, allowing them to mentor trans teens from a position of cultural esteem and respect. See Our review of Janet Mock's New Book (https://www.susans.org/2015/02/22/redefining-realness-my-path-to-womanhood-identity-love-so-much-more-by-janet-mock/) for more...
On a related note, in her book Redefining Realness: My Path to Womanhood, Identity, Love & So Much More (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1476709130/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=1476709130&linkCode=as2&tag=sptr-affiliate-20&linkId=6OA754O4KOBYAXJB), Janet Mock also describes how trans women in the Kumu Hina culture were historically held in high regard in the community, allowing them to mentor trans teens from a position of cultural esteem and respect. See Our review of Janet Mock's New Book (https://www.susans.org/2015/02/22/redefining-realness-my-path-to-womanhood-identity-love-so-much-more-by-janet-mock/) for more...