Unexpected Gender Role Models
The Bilerico Project
Filed by: Tobi Hill-Meyer
September 30, 2010 6:00 PM
http://www.bilerico.com/2010/09/unexpected_gender_role_models.php (http://www.bilerico.com/2010/09/unexpected_gender_role_models.php)
I've been writing a lot recently about the gendered aspects of my childhood, to piece together that part of my trans narrative in a way that can be explained and understood by others. Whenever I heard messages about what little boys were supposed to be like, I sought to be the exact opposite. I occasionally found strong girl role models, but the overarching memory I have is the experience of being repulsed from the idea of prince charming, warrior heroes, and any type of masculine virtue - except in one case
Quote from: Leslie on September 30, 2010, 05:45:19 PM
Unexpected Gender Role Models
The Bilerico Project
Filed by: Tobi Hill-Meyer
September 30, 2010 6:00 PM
http://www.bilerico.com/2010/09/unexpected_gender_role_models.php (http://www.bilerico.com/2010/09/unexpected_gender_role_models.php)
I've been writing a lot recently about the gendered aspects of my childhood, to piece together that part of my trans narrative in a way that can be explained and understood by others. Whenever I heard messages about what little boys were supposed to be like, I sought to be the exact opposite. I occasionally found strong girl role models, but the overarching memory I have is the experience of being repulsed from the idea of prince charming, warrior heroes, and any type of masculine virtue - except in one case
Same, all my role models growing up were female.