Sexuality is a topic of discussion that often includes variety and induces controversy. Although sexuality is every person’s natural right, the rules and societal norms that govern these rights are very restrictive. Over the course of several hundred years, society as a whole has come to identify different sexual expressions that dictate what “normal” sexuality is. The views are marginally narrowed and includes heterosexuality and predominantly patriarchal societies. However, considering the vast society that is present today, normal sexuality is being challenged now, more than ever. After overcoming decades of conservative views, sex is no longer a taboo topic for heterosexuals, nonetheless, the moment that the discussion shifts towards transgenders,
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Transgender people were a part of the Gay Rights movement, however, their rights were still more abused and ignored as compared with the rights of homosexuals( Stocks Thomas). In truth, the sexual liberation of the LGBT community did not happen overnight. The process to gain acceptance took several decades and still transcends to today’s society. Often, transgender movements intersected with homosexual protest and incorporated the same ideas. As a result, transgender people were able to have several successful protests to assert their rights. (cite transgender history pg. 59). LGBT rights are still very emphasized in politics and legislation is still working to promote acceptance for these individuals. However, as time progressed, there were lingering trends depicting discrimination towards transgender …show more content…
It was revealed that Christine was still anatomically male in the first few years of her transgender life. The fame that Jorgenson received quickly shifted to scrutiny and public shame (cite). The moment that people discovered she was not anatomically woman, there seemed to be something wrong with her presence. (cite) The act of having male organs while representing the opposite sex was a crime against heteronormative values. Soon after, the same media that boosted her to acceptance in the beginning was now calling her a man and referred to her as George. The act of stripping away Christine’s newly found feminine identity served to reemphasize heteronormative values. Despite having the exterior presence of a woman, people refused to believe that having male genitalia could validate someone as such. Although Christine went on to have sex reassignment surgery, the fact that she was not anatomically woman in the beginning of her transition was still enough to reprimand her identity. Christine left a very masculine and heteronormative role in order to pursue a gender role that was completely different from her natural one. The ambiguous nature of Christine 's anatomy was more than enough to deny her of any real identity. Ultimately, Christine’s story is a reminder that challenges to normative sex and
Transgender people were a part of the Gay Rights movement, however, their rights were still more abused and ignored as compared with the rights of homosexuals( Stocks Thomas). In truth, the sexual liberation of the LGBT community did not happen overnight. The process to gain acceptance took several decades and still transcends to today’s society. Often, transgender movements intersected with homosexual protest and incorporated the same ideas. As a result, transgender people were able to have several successful protests to assert their rights. (cite transgender history pg. 59). LGBT rights are still very emphasized in politics and legislation is still working to promote acceptance for these individuals. However, as time progressed, there were lingering trends depicting discrimination towards transgender …show more content…
It was revealed that Christine was still anatomically male in the first few years of her transgender life. The fame that Jorgenson received quickly shifted to scrutiny and public shame (cite). The moment that people discovered she was not anatomically woman, there seemed to be something wrong with her presence. (cite) The act of having male organs while representing the opposite sex was a crime against heteronormative values. Soon after, the same media that boosted her to acceptance in the beginning was now calling her a man and referred to her as George. The act of stripping away Christine’s newly found feminine identity served to reemphasize heteronormative values. Despite having the exterior presence of a woman, people refused to believe that having male genitalia could validate someone as such. Although Christine went on to have sex reassignment surgery, the fact that she was not anatomically woman in the beginning of her transition was still enough to reprimand her identity. Christine left a very masculine and heteronormative role in order to pursue a gender role that was completely different from her natural one. The ambiguous nature of Christine 's anatomy was more than enough to deny her of any real identity. Ultimately, Christine’s story is a reminder that challenges to normative sex and