Transgender Issues
In light of all the Caitlyn Jenner hysteria, I presumed it would be useful to touch on the barbaric manner people in the transgender community are treated. It appears as if many anti-transgender people are becoming more against the “unnatural” process of becoming a different sex than the one that was assigned at birth. God arguments are completely invalid on this subject, however. Not to burst the bubble of any conservatives out there, but if you find that the mere fact that someone transgender is gross your opinion does not deserve value or respect, and I’ll get there later. Caitlyn Jenner, formerly known as Bruce Jenner, admitted to always feeling as if being a man made her feel unhappy, explaining her brain is “much more female than male.” Recently, a Vanity Fair cover featured Caitlyn Jenner, with the caption “Call me Caitlyn.” This could be viewed as a step toward more transgender acceptance, which is a foreign concept in modern-day America. With the support for Jenner seeming almost overwhelming, even …show more content…
Before their transition, they lived a hopeless life filled with secrets, lies, and unhappiness, but life is not heaven after their transition. These people are still people, no matter what they choose to identify themselves as, yet they are treated as if they are aliens without emotions or feelings. Eighty-three percent of male to female transgender women report facing verbal for their gender identity/presentation, while 85% of female to male transgender men report it as well. They face abuse much more often than gender binary people, with a staggering 30-37% reporting physical abuse, and 46-57% reporting discrimination when they attempt to get a job. No matter the opinion on transgender people, it is wrong that anyone faces such treatment. All persons in this world deserve food, a roof over their head, and a job, as long as they do not harm
In light of all the Caitlyn Jenner hysteria, I presumed it would be useful to touch on the barbaric manner people in the transgender community are treated. It appears as if many anti-transgender people are becoming more against the “unnatural” process of becoming a different sex than the one that was assigned at birth. God arguments are completely invalid on this subject, however. Not to burst the bubble of any conservatives out there, but if you find that the mere fact that someone transgender is gross your opinion does not deserve value or respect, and I’ll get there later. Caitlyn Jenner, formerly known as Bruce Jenner, admitted to always feeling as if being a man made her feel unhappy, explaining her brain is “much more female than male.” Recently, a Vanity Fair cover featured Caitlyn Jenner, with the caption “Call me Caitlyn.” This could be viewed as a step toward more transgender acceptance, which is a foreign concept in modern-day America. With the support for Jenner seeming almost overwhelming, even …show more content…
Before their transition, they lived a hopeless life filled with secrets, lies, and unhappiness, but life is not heaven after their transition. These people are still people, no matter what they choose to identify themselves as, yet they are treated as if they are aliens without emotions or feelings. Eighty-three percent of male to female transgender women report facing verbal for their gender identity/presentation, while 85% of female to male transgender men report it as well. They face abuse much more often than gender binary people, with a staggering 30-37% reporting physical abuse, and 46-57% reporting discrimination when they attempt to get a job. No matter the opinion on transgender people, it is wrong that anyone faces such treatment. All persons in this world deserve food, a roof over their head, and a job, as long as they do not harm