Transphobia

LGBTQ Inequality in America People inequality has been present throughout American history. One of the biggest issues nowadays besides women and racial inequality is lesbian, gay, bisexual, Trans, and queer (LGBTQ) inequality. Here are some facts. Some states do not even recognise queers or others in the spectrum. Also the first World Pride occurred only half a year ago. Gay marriage is allowed in forty out of fifty states. Suicide rates are highest among LGBT n America. So, is true…

Discrimination is an entirely different realm than systematic oppression, and people who are in these positions of power would simply not be able to experience these things. Examples that are becoming widely known to the public include, homophobia, racism, transphobia, classism, ableism, and ageism. As these groups are allowed more equal opportunities and chances for better lives, people who have been in positions of power begin to think that the upper hand these people are given threatens their…

Gender is a complex spectrum of identity that is much greater than the binary of man or woman. It is the performance of cultural, social, and psychological traits in which people express themselves. These characteristics are gender cues that have been culturally agreed upon to identify the gender or sex of another person. This expression of traits manifests through appearance and behavior and includes hairstyle, clothing, gait, vocal inflection, body shape, and facial hair. Socially, it is…

Rejection because of hate, homophobia and transphobia is not uncommon in the LGBT+ community, especially coming from relatives. Whether it’s based on religion, background, or simply personal beliefs, a large amount of people believe that queer folks are lesser than themselves. Hate is so common among…

Gender among other aspects of social life are identified differently between societies. Each society has a different view on the rights and wrongs in their daily lives. The term gender is what identifies you throughout society. Gender roles and norms are prestigious to the socialization of life. Gender is identified by an individual’s behavior and the “gender roles are based on norms, or standards, created by society. (Boundless 2016)” There is a constant struggle within a society when deciding…

RuPaul 's Drag Race is one of many American reality competition television shows that debuted in 2009. The show focuses on drag queens and their ability to showcase their “charisma, uniqueness, nerve and talent” through a variety of challenges: acting, costume construction, modelling, fashion forwardness and more are assessed by a panel of judges, including host and titular drag superstar, RuPaul. Drag queens have always been central to the lgbtq rights movement, tied to the Stonewall riots and…

I chose to write about the queer theologians, Jo Hirschmann and Elizabeth Wilson, because I appreciate their emphasis on the importance of intersectionality and moving beyond “identity politics.” As someone who was raised in a Christian household, I find their perspective from the viewpoint of Jewish theologians very interesting, but I think their main ideas can be applied to any religion or faith. Their piece from Queer Jews, “Next Year in Freedom! Taking Our Seder to the Streets”, aligned with…

Veena, a Hijra in Bangalore stated at a public meeting, “I am a Transgender, a woman, Dalit, sex worker, socialist and poor. I am all of these things and much more. And I fight to build up a world where I will be accepted for everything I am.” Exclusion happens at every level of societal space, especially when in the country like India, people can be easily marginalised on the basis of caste, class, gender, sexuality, region, religion, culture etc. The entire process of social exclusion or…

gender-nonconforming individuals fell upon deaf ears. However, within the past two years, their mistreatment has become a forefront issue discussed across America. Transgender activism is creating a bigger impact on our society, pushing reflective thoughts on transphobia into the minds of Americans. Recently, in North Carolina, a bill was passed that blocks transgender individuals from using the public restrooms corresponding with the gender they identify as. Responding with copious amounts of…