I come from a time when we trans activists were not wanted. On the contrary: we had to push hard to get our foot in the door to be allowed to play. Let alone being paid for our work - the resources weren't meant for us. The level of insults and violence we had to endure instead of support is unimaginable. Our history and contributions to the queer community have been erased time and time again - especially those of TransTrans (short for transgender or transident) describes people whose gender identity does not match the gender they are assigned. Mehr* of Colour-activists.
The current situation for trans* people - and why ignorance is dangerous
The current situation for TransTrans (short for transgender or transident) describes people whose gender identity does not match the gender they are assigned. Mehr*people is dramatic. Anyone who still believes that the USA is far away and that this is not happening here in Europe is providing precisely the reason for the increasing TransTrans (short for transgender or transident) describes people whose gender identity does not match the gender they are assigned. Mehr*Hostility: Ignorance - or, to put it euphemistically, a good ability to demarcate ourselves. I am TransTrans (short for transgender or transident) describes people whose gender identity does not match the gender they are assigned. Mehr*Activist for 22 years. That means I've been working for a very long time, predominantly for the queer community internationally. transTrans (short for transgender or transident) describes people whose gender identity does not match the gender they are assigned. Mehr*more inclusive. To this end, we have organised countless lectures, workshops and events - in addition to countless tiring one-to-one discussions with cisCis or cisgender describes people whose gender identity matches the sex they were assigned at birth. Mehr people to the point of heated discussions and unpleasant, sometimes violent confrontations. It was supposedly about differences of opinion, but in reality it was simply about discrimination - which has nothing to do with freedom of expression. That's the point.
What exactly cisCis or cisgender describes people whose gender identity matches the sex they were assigned at birth. Mehr people is the following: the power over us TransTrans (short for transgender or transident) describes people whose gender identity does not match the gender they are assigned. Mehr*People.
At this point, I have to make a small digression.
Where does trans* hostility come from?
Here we are characterised by Christian ideology with the two-gender society of men and women, in which women are oppressed and disadvantaged. This is deeply ingrained in us. Everything is done to maintain this system. This has given rise to a collective feeling that the lives of TransTrans (short for transgender or transident) describes people whose gender identity does not match the gender they are assigned. Mehr*people and other marginalised groups are worth less - based on biology, natural law and religion. It is important to understand: No one can simply opt out of this. Saying "I am a feministin" is not enough. The only option is to be aware of your own TransTrans (short for transgender or transident) describes people whose gender identity does not match the gender they are assigned. Mehr*Becoming aware of hostility and actively working on it. This is a process, a life decision that only a few people make because it hurts to deal with guilt, oppression, privilege and shame. It is easier to bridge the empathy gap towards TransTrans (short for transgender or transident) describes people whose gender identity does not match the gender they are assigned. Mehr*people and other marginalised people.
Discrimination in queer spaces - when trans* people are excluded
In the queer community, the white cisCis or cisgender describes people whose gender identity matches the sex they were assigned at birth. Mehr lesbians and gays represent the dominant society. TransTrans (short for transgender or transident) describes people whose gender identity does not match the gender they are assigned. Mehr*Hostility is rooted in misogyny, because the core and the two pillars of masculinity are the defence of the feminine and the defence of the homosexual - nothing threatens masculinity more. In addition to this ideology, the Nazis tightened Paragraph 175, and even afterwards, in the early days of the Federal Republic, it was catastrophic for homosexual people - it was actually life-threatening for men to be feminine, and the desire for the "non-masculine" could not be lived.
Added to this is the enormous superiority of the biological, the body. This goes so far that, for example, the genitals of TransTrans (short for transgender or transident) describes people whose gender identity does not match the gender they are assigned. Mehr*People are often cited as a reason for exclusion - and we are coerced into forcing ourselves out. Some people feel triggered by the genitalia of TransTrans (short for transgender or transident) describes people whose gender identity does not match the gender they are assigned. Mehr*We are often projected onto ourselves by abusive traumas. There is also emotional blackmail by partners not to transition medically or not to have (genital) surgery. That is violence. This also includes the tiresome discussion about alleged preferences.
Trans* inclusion: a task for cis people
At the moment, a lot of energy is being expended - as we are now seeing in the USA, for example - to restore the old system. In the process, enormous force is being used against TransTrans (short for transgender or transident) describes people whose gender identity does not match the gender they are assigned. Mehr*people, our successes are being destroyed. I can feel how some people are now almost relieved to join in - now that it's becoming more legitimate again to be trans-hostile. The pressure is finally easing for them. The last few years must have been exhausting for them if, for example, people wanted to use a certain pronoun for themselves, many pronouns or none at all. But what exactly was so exhausting?
I was often invited to answer the question of how the community transTrans (short for transgender or transident) describes people whose gender identity does not match the gender they are assigned. Mehr*more inclusive. I did that for years. Today, I'm no longer sure whether that was the right approach. I am a TransTrans (short for transgender or transident) describes people whose gender identity does not match the gender they are assigned. Mehr*Person - I don't know what cisCis or cisgender describes people whose gender identity matches the sex they were assigned at birth. Mehr People need to transTrans (short for transgender or transident) describes people whose gender identity does not match the gender they are assigned. Mehr*to become more inclusive. This is a task that we cisCis or cisgender describes people whose gender identity matches the sex they were assigned at birth. Mehr people would have to face. So perhaps it would have made more sense to have this article written by them - who could, for a change, be very honest about why they have found it so difficult to become more inclusive all these years.
What is happening in the USA is frightening and hits TransTrans (short for transgender or transident) describes people whose gender identity does not match the gender they are assigned. Mehr*people particularly hard. For me as TransTrans (short for transgender or transident) describes people whose gender identity does not match the gender they are assigned. Mehr*Person of Colour with family in Mexico, near the border to the USA, it is also hurtful to see how the community here cries out when suddenly also white TransTrans (short for transgender or transident) describes people whose gender identity does not match the gender they are assigned. Mehr*people are affected. Where was the outcry when we tried to draw attention to the situation in Honduras, for example, where transTrans (short for transgender or transident) describes people whose gender identity does not match the gender they are assigned. Mehr women were shot on the street? To name just one example. TransTrans (short for transgender or transident) describes people whose gender identity does not match the gender they are assigned. Mehr*People of Colour have always been exposed to great brutality - even in Europe. This is nothing new at all.
Intersectionality and trans* hostility - understanding the empathy gap
At this point, I would like to mention intersectionality - a word that has been used so excessively in recent years that it has almost become a cliché for me. If you only hear things often enough, we tend to overhear them - it starts to get annoying. I think I annoyed people terribly too - I was always criticising. How exhausting. However, the enormous ability to differentiate from it is exactly the problem.
If we begin to understand that this empathy gap is the result of colonialism and - in our area - Christianity, would there be a way to overcome it?
In my many years of working with cisCis or cisgender describes people whose gender identity matches the sex they were assigned at birth. Mehr I have learnt a lot from gay men. There is a big offer from them to assimilate us - for many TransTrans (short for transgender or transident) describes people whose gender identity does not match the gender they are assigned. Mehr*People are tempting. For me, it always felt a bit like a secret society with lots of rules and stereotypical ideas that have to be adhered to. It's exciting, thrilling - it can also be really nice. If I stick to the rules, if I fulfil stereotypes, I'm allowed to play along. Even for gay people cisCis or cisgender describes people whose gender identity matches the sex they were assigned at birth. Mehr That's a big challenge for men. I have met many who were under great pressure to fulfil it. These are men who were TransTrans (short for transgender or transident) describes people whose gender identity does not match the gender they are assigned. Mehr*activism - it can be empowering and liberating for everyone.
Passing, pressure to conform and the path to trans* empowerment
In the meantime, some are adorning themselves with our Trans star - but only if this is linked to the reduction of TransTrans (short for transgender or transident) describes people whose gender identity does not match the gender they are assigned. Mehr*Hostility, I think that's fine.
Our TransTrans (short for transgender or transident) describes people whose gender identity does not match the gender they are assigned. Mehr*For a long time, activism was characterised by the desire to fit in. We did everything we could to fit in - not to stand out as transTrans (short for transgender or transident) describes people whose gender identity does not match the gender they are assigned. Mehr:. For a long time, this was essential for survival, because the marginalisation and violence without passing was great. Unfortunately, the wish that passing would spare us injuries never materialised. At the latest when it came to sexuality or romantic relationships, there was a (forced)OutingOuting means that a person makes their sexual orientation or gender identity known publicly or in their personal environment. One un... Mehr - and then the supposed privilege of passing collapsed.
At this point, it's very easy to get hurt - even to the point of very violent experiences if the other person feels betrayed, disappointed or simply spontaneously loses interest from 100 to 0. Ouch - it was just so nice.
Self-determined trans*being
But now we've moved on. Not all of us want to fit in - and we no longer want to hide. It is no longer our goal to get as close as possible to the cisCis or cisgender describes people whose gender identity matches the sex they were assigned at birth. Mehr to become a role model. We are empowered. That's why it's not a compliment when people say to me after sex: "I didn't notice any difference at all." That wasn't my goal!
Of course there are also wonderful experiences. Allowing these to happen, however, requires the courage of TransTrans (short for transgender or transident) describes people whose gender identity does not match the gender they are assigned. Mehr*person to expose themselves to the potential risk of injury. This is a major challenge - and many TransTrans (short for transgender or transident) describes people whose gender identity does not match the gender they are assigned. Mehr*People don't have the strength for it. To this day, I hardly see any serious activities by cisCis or cisgender describes people whose gender identity matches the sex they were assigned at birth. Mehr gay spaces, us TransTrans (short for transgender or transident) describes people whose gender identity does not match the gender they are assigned. Mehr*Welcome people more warmly.
In fact, the topic of invitation policy is so big that I could write my own article about it. But believe me when I tell you: for us TransTrans (short for transgender or transident) describes people whose gender identity does not match the gender they are assigned. Mehr*People usually don't like it. Injuries are often pre-programmed. Thinking: "Well, it's just not right for everyone" is lazy. Because for the one person for whom it doesn't fit, it constantly doesn't fit - and is a constant hurt to the point of capitulation: "Well, then I won't go to the community anymore." Problem solved - at least for them cisCis or cisgender describes people whose gender identity matches the sex they were assigned at birth. Mehr People.
When safe spaces exclude trans* and BIPoC
The well-being of a cisCis or cisgender describes people whose gender identity matches the sex they were assigned at birth. Mehr person must not exceed that of a TransTrans (short for transgender or transident) describes people whose gender identity does not match the gender they are assigned. Mehr*This is not a question of opinion, but of structural discrimination.
From today's perspective, I would say that every attempt to create safer spaces always fails because people are judged on the basis of their appearance - too much policing. At the latest when I criticise this, I am asked to find a solution - after all, this is a safe space for certain people. As if I could now solve the problem of TransTrans (short for transgender or transident) describes people whose gender identity does not match the gender they are assigned. Mehr*Resolve hostility and racism.
Well, every shelter that TransTrans (short for transgender or transident) describes people whose gender identity does not match the gender they are assigned. Mehr*The area where people and BI_POCs are injured is no longer a protected area - it is an injury area.
And this has been accepted calmly in the community for years. As long as TransTrans (short for transgender or transident) describes people whose gender identity does not match the gender they are assigned. Mehr*People, especially of Colourare thrown under the bus like this to protect their own privileges, we should not be surprised that TransTrans (short for transgender or transident) describes people whose gender identity does not match the gender they are assigned. Mehr*Hostility increases.
It's not the President of the USA who hurts me - I don't expect anything from him. Nor is it the white gay cis manCis man refers to a man whose gender identity corresponds to the sex he was assigned at birth. - Example:... Mehr and the lesbian cisCis or cisgender describes people whose gender identity matches the sex they were assigned at birth. Mehr A woman whose support I have been fighting for for over 20 years.
It's nobody's business what our bodies are like, what our genitals look like, whether we've had operations, take hormones, how we dress, how masculine or feminine - or not - we are, whether we want pronouns, which ones or rather none or all of them. And let me tell you: none of this is relevant to sexuality or love. Every genital, every body can be lovable, can be sexy.
What cis people can learn from trans* people
And if cisCis or cisgender describes people whose gender identity matches the sex they were assigned at birth. Mehr If people were not so convinced of the power they were born with - if they did their job - they might realise that they are being TransTrans (short for transgender or transident) describes people whose gender identity does not match the gender they are assigned. Mehr*People could learn so much. How much we would enrich their lives. How wonderful it can be with us.
All these missed opportunities over so many decades - what a shame.
I know that we have some very bad years ahead of us. The TransTrans (short for transgender or transident) describes people whose gender identity does not match the gender they are assigned. Mehr*Hostility will still reach very painful peaks. But there is a part of me that has to believe that this is the last gasp of a long outdated system - which must be doomed to die.
The fact that this rebellion, especially from old white cisCis or cisgender describes people whose gender identity matches the sex they were assigned at birth. Mehr men in politics is more of a logical consequence - after all, they were the ones who have been massively criticised by us in recent years. It's amazing to see how badly they've been hit - they lost their cool!
Unfortunately, I felt the same way with many lesbian and gay people. cisCis or cisgender describes people whose gender identity matches the sex they were assigned at birth. Mehr People who have fought so hard. Against change - so as not to go under with the old battles they once fought. Somehow they at least wanted to remain the dominant figures in the queer community - and not share anything.
I'm sorry - you still have to make way now. Because no matter how much pressure is built up against us again, how much violence we still have to experience: It will not extinguish us.
We cannot be defeated. Otherwise we would have died out long ago.
I am M. Garcia, a two-spirit and a queer FTM of colour. I am TransTrans (short for transgender or transident) describes people whose gender identity does not match the gender they are assigned. Mehr* born and will always be TransTrans (short for transgender or transident) describes people whose gender identity does not match the gender they are assigned. Mehrbe *.
