It's true that transwomen are at great risk of violence from men, possibly even moreso than non-trans men. Genuine transphobia is homophobia in a dress. So I *do* have sympathy for transfolk (transmen, with their weak bodies and vaginas, are also at great risk). But you're right, you put it well, this isn't women's problem to solve. Fran…
It's true that transwomen are at great risk of violence from men, possibly even moreso than non-trans men. Genuine transphobia is homophobia in a dress. So I *do* have sympathy for transfolk (transmen, with their weak bodies and vaginas, are also at great risk). But you're right, you put it well, this isn't women's problem to solve. Frankly, with so many people declaring themselves trans, they can do what women had to do to protect and support themselves from male assault - form their own services - domestic, rape, sexual assault, etc. They can include or exclude whoever they want.
It's true that transwomen are at great risk of violence from men, possibly even moreso than non-trans men. Genuine transphobia is homophobia in a dress. So I *do* have sympathy for transfolk (transmen, with their weak bodies and vaginas, are also at great risk). But you're right, you put it well, this isn't women's problem to solve. Frankly, with so many people declaring themselves trans, they can do what women had to do to protect and support themselves from male assault - form their own services - domestic, rape, sexual assault, etc. They can include or exclude whoever they want.