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Category Archives: Transsexual and Transgender related issues
Revising for Trans Inclusive Language
At some point in the past, in a comment thread where we were discussing what I was then calling “routine infant male circumcision” in the United States, Grace pointed out to me that phrases like “the routine medical circumcision of infant … Continue reading →
Don’t Call Trans Women “men who identify as women”
I’m sure that there are a few “Alas” readers who will leap on this to say “but, Amp! You call people racists! You’re such a hypocrite!” Actually, I work to avoid calling people racists, just as I never called Yvonne … Continue reading →
Living While Trans — Snapshots of Daily Corrosion
Not too long ago, Autumn Sandeen wrote about an experience she had trying to get a consumer discount she qualified for. Sandeen is a career Navy veteran. She’s the real deal, when it comes to standing up for herself and … Continue reading →
My Society Almost Killed Me Because I’m Trans
Transition takes time. Everyone wishes it weren’t so. Trans people wish it were over in the time it takes you to say “knife”. So do all the people made uncomfortable by transitioning people (which is almost everyone — we do … Continue reading →
Cartoon: Trans Bills
Thanks to Grace, who was super helpful in writing this cartoon, and also suggested the word avalanche in panel 3. :-) TRANSCRIPT OF CARTOON This cartoon features two characters: A woman in a striped skirt and a black sleeveless shirt, … Continue reading →
First Approximations
I once saw a good friend of mine by chance in line at a restaurant. He was facing away, but I know him well, and I was confident from his height, the color of his hair, the set of his … Continue reading →
Embarrassments – Trans People and Surgery
Not too long ago, I went through a series of surgeries involving intercontinental travel to an unfamiliar country, general anaesthesia, significant trauma, and extended recovery time, including the usual post-anaesthesia depression. I was out of work for over a month. … Continue reading →
Piers Morgan’s Interview Fail With Janet Mock
Privilege can lead to double-perception; two people look at the same thing and see something entirely different. I used to think of a particular street as a fine place to walk, and was taken aback when a friend of mine … Continue reading →
Pre-transition Pronouns: Some Guiding Thoughts
A dear cousin of mine, a feminist who was very vocal when I was growing up, did me the courtesy of asking me a question which I paraphrase thus: Thinking of you as Grace is easy enough now, but how … Continue reading →
Scenes from Trans Policework: Working While Visibly Trans
I wrote most of this on Thanksgiving, but then life demanded that I do other things than finish it, until now. All names have been changed, for confidentiality. — There is a woman who lives in my city. Call her … Continue reading →
Now I feel silly for not thinking of drawing Evil Bunny in!