While it is unfortunate that transgender people are not playing the roles of transgender characters, the Danish Girl was an outstanding movie. I even watched it twice. The storyline is based on the 2000 novel of the same name by David Ebershoff and loosely inspired by the lives of Danish painters Lili Elbe and Gerda Wegener. But my post today is not a film review; instead, I … [Read more...]
#MeToo: A Letter to the Women Who Exclude Trans and Non-Binary People From “Safe Spaces”
A letter to those who exclude nonbinary trans folk from your safe spaces: I started living my truth as transgender and nonbinary almost a year ago. I’ve been out as queer for many years. And I’ve been in this feminine body my entire life. It’s been a complicated journey, especially for someone who grew up in the South wearing GRITS merch. Having gone through the whole … [Read more...]
Speaking of Every Woman: Why Transgender Voices Matter In Women’s History Month
In order to provide a safe and welcoming world for all women, it is important to discuss transgender and gender non-conforming identities and issues in society. Gender discrimination and violence are important issues in the U.S. and the world. Gender discrimination and violence of all kinds disproportionately impact Lesbian women, overly effeminate gay people, bisexual women, … [Read more...]
