"Double standard? Hell yes, I believe in double standards"
One of the great ironies of trans discourse is that so many trans women seem to lack the slightest empathy for the ways in which men's and women's experiences of the world differ. I've had so many conversations with trans women and "allies" who were totally unable to understand wh…
"Double standard? Hell yes, I believe in double standards"
One of the great ironies of trans discourse is that so many trans women seem to lack the slightest empathy for the ways in which men's and women's experiences of the world differ. I've had so many conversations with trans women and "allies" who were totally unable to understand why certain "double standards" exists when it comes to male/female interactions.
It's almost as if being a woman is nothing to do with some pornified idea in a man's head and actually relates to the experience of moving around the world in a particular body.
Yes. This is what contributes to the concept of erasure. Perhaps they are not consciously trying to do this. But, the results of their beliefs and actions are that women, as a distinct sex, are being erased. And the hard-fought rights we've achieved are also being erased.
"Double standard? Hell yes, I believe in double standards"
One of the great ironies of trans discourse is that so many trans women seem to lack the slightest empathy for the ways in which men's and women's experiences of the world differ. I've had so many conversations with trans women and "allies" who were totally unable to understand why certain "double standards" exists when it comes to male/female interactions.
It's almost as if being a woman is nothing to do with some pornified idea in a man's head and actually relates to the experience of moving around the world in a particular body.
If they don't understand a woman's point of view on this, in what regard are they identifying as a woman while thinking like a toxic man?
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Yes. This is what contributes to the concept of erasure. Perhaps they are not consciously trying to do this. But, the results of their beliefs and actions are that women, as a distinct sex, are being erased. And the hard-fought rights we've achieved are also being erased.