Just wondering if there are any benign or radical suggestions , ideas to move the transgender along a path of strength be it political, medical , educational or whatever. I think one of are main problems is the core nature of our situation. We just want not to be different in any form which is natural and healthy , but really makes it hard to bring awareness of who and what we are to the majority of the world community,We are getting stronger through are children confronting the educational system by demanding to be treated properly , but in a sense they are doing it by be open about who they are.Anyone have any peacefully radical ideas that have not been tried to make us trans a strong united force within the world community. India is an example where the trans population is fighting and winning through the courts and politics by claiming political seats within the political system. The US has made some headway by running trans candidates and in the courts , but there is such a long road to travel to make a dent in culture and the political process as is totally evident with this bathroom issue and health care. You think there are unique ways that haven't been tried to speed the progress of strength and unity for all transgender people which will in turn benefit all of society. Sorry , just wondering.
Great question, Stephanie.
I think the first step should be a much more widespread understanding among the cisgender population of what it means to be transgender, who we are, what is involved in transitioning, what causes it, etc.
Awareness is nice, but only in an educational sphere I feel..., not in the media or whatever...
I don't know about other countries but in Belgium(one of the most progressive countries regarding transsexuality in the world) it sometimes feels hard to even get away from all the media focus, I feel like drowning into it at times.
And the people that come on these programs follow certain stereotypes or make it appear all trans people have similiar views or act or behave a certain way.
Those two factors actually made it that people seem to think it's "trendy" to be trans... or that you aren't trans cause you dont have similiar views or act like those trans people on telly.