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Title: Challenging the conventional thinking on transgender provision in the Equality B
Post by: Natasha on May 23, 2009, 07:24:31 PM
Post by: Natasha on May 23, 2009, 07:24:31 PM
Challenging the conventional thinking on transgender provision in the Equality Bill
http://equalitybill.com/2009/05/21/challenging-the-conventional-thinking-on-transgender-provision-in-the-equality-bill/ (http://equalitybill.com/2009/05/21/challenging-the-conventional-thinking-on-transgender-provision-in-the-equality-bill/)
5/21/09
There are two main objections from those who believe that the Equality
Bill does not do enough to cover transgender rights.
First, the case is put forward that harassment provisions require
'outing' and 'categorization': something which is obviously
undesirable for anyone whose very identity is all about rejecting
'being outed' or 'categorizing yourself'.
Second, it is argued that you are simply 'not covered' by the Equality
Duty, the discrimination provisions, and others, unless you are either
undergoing medical supervision, or "living" as a transsexual.
http://equalitybill.com/2009/05/21/challenging-the-conventional-thinking-on-transgender-provision-in-the-equality-bill/ (http://equalitybill.com/2009/05/21/challenging-the-conventional-thinking-on-transgender-provision-in-the-equality-bill/)
5/21/09
There are two main objections from those who believe that the Equality
Bill does not do enough to cover transgender rights.
First, the case is put forward that harassment provisions require
'outing' and 'categorization': something which is obviously
undesirable for anyone whose very identity is all about rejecting
'being outed' or 'categorizing yourself'.
Second, it is argued that you are simply 'not covered' by the Equality
Duty, the discrimination provisions, and others, unless you are either
undergoing medical supervision, or "living" as a transsexual.
Title: Re: Challenging the conventional thinking on transgender provision in the Equali
Post by: Steph on May 23, 2009, 08:27:05 PM
Post by: Steph on May 23, 2009, 08:27:05 PM
Quote from: Natasha on May 23, 2009, 07:24:31 PM
Challenging the conventional thinking on transgender provision in the Equality Bill
http://equalitybill.com/2009/05/21/challenging-the-conventional-thinking-on-transgender-provision-in-the-equality-bill/ (http://equalitybill.com/2009/05/21/challenging-the-conventional-thinking-on-transgender-provision-in-the-equality-bill/)
5/21/09
There are two main objections from those who believe that the Equality
Bill does not do enough to cover transgender rights.
First, the case is put forward that harassment provisions require
'outing' and 'categorization': something which is obviously
undesirable for anyone whose very identity is all about rejecting
'being outed' or 'categorizing yourself'.
Second, it is argued that you are simply 'not covered' by the Equality
Duty, the discrimination provisions, and others, unless you are either
undergoing medical supervision, or "living" as a transsexual.
Very, very interesting.
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Title: Re: Challenging the conventional thinking on transgender provision in the Equality B
Post by: tekla on May 23, 2009, 11:09:21 PM
Post by: tekla on May 23, 2009, 11:09:21 PM
First, the case is put forward that harassment provisions require
'outing' and 'categorization': something which is obviously
undesirable for anyone whose very identity is all about rejecting
'being outed' or 'categorizing yourself'.
Tough. You can't have rights if you don't Get Up, Stand Up. Nor do you deserve them.
'outing' and 'categorization': something which is obviously
undesirable for anyone whose very identity is all about rejecting
'being outed' or 'categorizing yourself'.
Tough. You can't have rights if you don't Get Up, Stand Up. Nor do you deserve them.