This is a great article by Drew Cordes on bilerico.com. The basic premise is for the trans*, there is only one story being told. If you are part of this community, or have done any research at all in it, there is so much more.
"This is the story everyone can write: Ever
since childhood, so-and-so felt they were "trapped in the wrong body."
They wanted to wear the clothes and play with the toys of the other
gender. They were bullied and ostracized. As they grew up, they became
depressed. Perhaps even suicide was considered or attempted. Eventually
they got the help they needed and transitioned to the opposite gender
through hormones and surgery. They're much happier now, but things are
still tough and they struggle sometimes."
I'm sure you have heard that story over and over. But what about this:
"Where are the mainstream narratives for
the femme faggy trans* men, masculine stone butch trans* dykes, intersex
people who don't identify as male or female, genderqueer folks who
favor a slinky cocktail dress Friday night and a three-piece suit on
Saturday?"
It's a great read and I highly recommend it.
-Candi
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