QuoteA Series of Questions explores the power dynamics inherent in the questions asked of transgender, transsexual, genderqueer, gender non-conforming, and gender-variant people.
Many documentary photographic projects that deal with trans issues exploit the genders of their subjects, pointing to an "otherness" or inappropriately exoticizing their bodies. This project seeks instead to make visible the transphobia and gender-baiting that can become part of everyday interactions and lives, forming a fuller picture of the various lived experiences.
QuoteWhat is this exactly?
I am photographing people who have been on the receiving end of transphobic and gender-baiting questions. Participants are photographed holding a wooden sign (provided) of a question they've personally been asked.
https://sites.google.com/site/questionphotoproject/ (https://sites.google.com/site/questionphotoproject/)
http://www.lweingarten.com/projects/ (http://www.lweingarten.com/projects/)
Note: This is not my project. :)
What's gender-baiting?
Quote from: Alice Danielle on August 30, 2013, 01:36:11 AM
What's gender-baiting?
I could be wrong, but I think it's the assumption that you're
pretending to be the other gender. Like the stereotype of transsexuals "tricking" people.
If someone has a real definition of gender-baiting, I'd be curious to hear it.
Hi Jillian, I just sent you an email about your project. I love your idea and best of luck with it.
oops just found out it's not your project but I still signed up for it
Hugs,
Bethany Dawn
Quote from: Bethany Dawn on August 30, 2013, 02:40:50 PM
oops just found out it's not your project but I still signed up for it
Yes, I probably should have mentioned that. :)