I have noticed this as well. I can't think of any cases of an article, tweet, or personal interaction with a trans man that has been toxic. All my (admittedly limited) interactions with trans men have been rational/reasonable. As you said, I wonder what could explain that ;-)
Also interesting is that I don't recall hearing the question '…
I have noticed this as well. I can't think of any cases of an article, tweet, or personal interaction with a trans man that has been toxic. All my (admittedly limited) interactions with trans men have been rational/reasonable. As you said, I wonder what could explain that ;-)
Also interesting is that I don't recall hearing the question 'What is a man' in the context of discussions about trans issues, and rarely is the 'What is a woman' question asked by a woman. It seems that the most hostile anti-trans commentary has been from men and directed at trans women.
As Nicole's comment alludes to, there seems to be very little discussion, or concern, about trans men competing in men's sports. I think that says volumes about why there is concern about the fairness of trans women competing against women, and the need to preserve some woman-only spaces.
I have noticed this as well. I can't think of any cases of an article, tweet, or personal interaction with a trans man that has been toxic. All my (admittedly limited) interactions with trans men have been rational/reasonable. As you said, I wonder what could explain that ;-)
Also interesting is that I don't recall hearing the question 'What is a man' in the context of discussions about trans issues, and rarely is the 'What is a woman' question asked by a woman. It seems that the most hostile anti-trans commentary has been from men and directed at trans women.
As Nicole's comment alludes to, there seems to be very little discussion, or concern, about trans men competing in men's sports. I think that says volumes about why there is concern about the fairness of trans women competing against women, and the need to preserve some woman-only spaces.