Challenging the conventional thinking on transgender provision in the Equality Bill

http://equalitybill.com/2009/05/21/challenging-the-conventional-thinking-on-transgender-provision-in-the-equality-bill/
5/21/09

There are two main objections from those who believe that the Equality
Bill does not do enough to cover transgender rights.

First, the case is put forward that harassment provisions require
'outing' and 'categorization': something which is obviously
undesirable for anyone whose very identity is all about rejecting
'being outed' or 'categorizing yourself'.

Second, it is argued that you are simply 'not covered' by the Equality
Duty, the discrimination provisions, and others, unless you are either
undergoing medical supervision, or "living" as a transsexual.

Quote from: Natasha on May 23, 2009, 07:24:31 PM
Challenging the conventional thinking on transgender provision in the Equality Bill

http://equalitybill.com/2009/05/21/challenging-the-conventional-thinking-on-transgender-provision-in-the-equality-bill/
5/21/09

There are two main objections from those who believe that the Equality
Bill does not do enough to cover transgender rights.

First, the case is put forward that harassment provisions require
'outing' and 'categorization': something which is obviously
undesirable for anyone whose very identity is all about rejecting
'being outed' or 'categorizing yourself'.

Second, it is argued that you are simply 'not covered' by the Equality
Duty, the discrimination provisions, and others, unless you are either
undergoing medical supervision, or "living" as a transsexual.

Very, very interesting.

-={LR}=-

First, the case is put forward that harassment provisions require
'outing' and 'categorization': something which is obviously
undesirable for anyone whose very identity is all about rejecting
'being outed' or 'categorizing yourself'.

Tough.  You can't have rights if you don't Get Up, Stand Up.  Nor do you deserve them.