This is a subject that goes beyond trans, the scientific evidence shows that sex and gender have nothing to do with each other, therefore it is harmful to make assumptions. We should simply provide an environment that encourages people to be themselves, whatever that is. Why is there any need to make assumptions before your child has learnt to talk and walk and decide what things they do and dont like for themselves. Enforcing one of two stereotypes on a child when there is a whole spectrum of possibilities is the act of oppressing them. Everybody is unique, everyone has their own unique identity comprised of various levels of qualities. We as a society need to stop making assumptions about people, and instead get to know them through real time conversation. Trying to fit everyone into categories simply doesn't work as nature doesn't work that way.
QuoteUm. Where does the conclusion come from that the majority of people who don't fit gender stereotypes die closeted? I've never seen that result published anywhere.
Common sense, many countries its illegal to have a gender identity that doesnt conform to stereotypes, many places there is serious risk of death. Oppression is just that, people are oppressed, and you need to be very strong to stand up and be yourself, especially when it puts your safety at risk.
Looking into the history of how cultures saw gender through history and the events that lead to there only being two options today would give you an important perspective regarding this topic. The information is hard to come by but it is indeed there, i have made a few posts on the subject in other threads.
Also, in order to be an effective activist, its important to understand how change works, you dont get change by asking people to do things, you get change by triggering debate that captures the whole society, you make information available, you get people thinking, this collectively works together to shift the global culture. Through this process over time, global culture shifts create global changes that are both good and bad.
Like it or not, we have to challenge what society thinks, because we are something that society doesnt like, if we dont challenge what they think, we will never gain equality.
Regarding this subject, you dont have to agree with that opinion, however what is important is that healthy discussion and debate from all perspectives is cultivated. This is the act of both making information available, sharing views and perspectives, and collectively learning about a subject.
Gender is something that affects everyone alive, therefore since there is scientific evidence that the binary system is incorrect, there needs to be a global informed discussion to absorb this information and to healthily adjust to the conclusions reached.
