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Submitted by Cathii on Sun, 08/05/2007 - 8:11pm.
The prejudice I am talking about is trannie v trannie
I tend to simplify my world and classify any one with a gender variance, be that a crossdresser, a transvestite, a transsexual or even drag performers sometimes, as trannies. To me we are simply one in the same with varying degrees of gender identity variance. But it seems I am in distinctly the minority when it comes to the trans* community.
Oh no, THAT.......NEVER, EVER happens. Especially here on Susan's where everyone treats one another with absolute respect for each others differences. Right? LOL!!!!!
Seriously though, it seems to be human nature to be exclusionary in an attempt to elevate ones own position within the patriarchy. So, I guess people that transition are no exception.
Fortunately not all of us are that way.