Not that I care but I think that's a whole different ballgame, don't you? Shouldn't they have their own category? Is this another way of cons supressing gays by lumping them in with the taboo practice of sex changes?
2007-03-07 02:13:36 · 18 answers · asked by Emo Rabbi 1 in Society & Culture ➔ Cultures & Groups ➔ Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender
I agree, these issues are considered 'taboo', and that is NOT an opinion of mine or the asker of the question, it's a sad fact of society. Much of it based on the fact that these relate to sex, when it's really gender. Society can't handle talking about sex and can't seperate the two.
I think the asker could've done without the 'I don't care'. Isn't that the whole problem? Maybe you didn't mean it that way.
I've learned a lot reading this question.
What can the average person do to help with this issue?
I think society doesn't take the time or really care to sort out the differences, when they should, AND there is confusion. Education is needed!
At least recently I've seen programs on individuals with transgender issues, so that's been a learning experience. People don't understand bi either.
They say they don't 'understand' those that are gay because they themselves aren't. SO WHAT?
I'm not a twin, I don't have Parkinson's,, or have Autism, a blood disorder, a tumor, but I know they have medical causes. What's the difference? You have to BE it to understand it?
It seems it's more about what society deems 'undesirable' that what's actual fact.
I'm totally not saying there is something 'wrong' with anyone who is gay, bi or transgender. I believe it's simple; during gestation, a few wires got crossed. They grew up, figured this out, and what to do about it. Period; live their life.
Maybe rather than explain, explain, explain, which doesn't seem to work, we can all just focus on acceptance. It just is.
It's small mindedness, and selfishness. Unless it really effects them, they aren't interested in putting in the time to learn.
At least it's NOT ALL people!! Many of us care!
A small, insignificant example, in comparison to this huge issue, is that my family is just not supportive when they have not experienced the same thing.
I got divorced, and felt so alone. They didn't 'get it'. I later was a victim of a sexual assault, with the same nonchalant attitude by my large family.
But when one of them went thru a divorce, suddenly I was flooded with concern, 17yrs later. This person got it!
But it was still about them.
This is a selfish world we live in today, unfortunately.
Like anything, I think the answer is exposure. Desensitization may sound odd, but it's needed.
When we watch violent TV, we SHOULD be shocked at seeing a dead body or someone blown away.
If we watched this every day, as many kids do, we would be desensitized to it and it would seem normal. No more shock. That's a horrible thing, but could be a good thing for groups considered 'shocking' or abnormal.
Much love to all.
2007-03-07 03:01:16 · answer #1 · answered by Marie123 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
LOL, So you don't like "transgender" eh? Why else would you call it a "taboo", after all depending upon the opinion of some, Gay, Lesbian and Bisexuality is also a "taboo".
In many places a transgender is considered to be the original sex they started out with, not legally recognized as having changed, and their rights are treated in the same manner that the LGB rights are treated(IE, No legal marriage). The fight is the same, the only difference is the participants.
2007-03-07 10:33:36 · answer #2 · answered by IndyT- For Da Ben Dan 6 · 1⤊ 2⤋
since transgendered make up such a small part of the overall population (1:20,000-40,000) and gay/lesbian (1:6-10) they started collectively getting grouped together, especially since most see transgenderism as a sexual minority, and not a gender. Basically, making it easy for those who do not know better to give somewhat a correct response and allow transgender persons to have a group that they can kinda feel at ease with.
2007-03-07 12:21:44 · answer #3 · answered by Jayhawkette 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Taboo practice? I am a transsexual who will undergo gender reassignment surgery- there's nothing taboo about it unless you're Pat Robertson or someone like that.
I agree that lumping transgendered in with gay and lesbian people is a bit arbitrary... I'm a transsexual who also happens to be bisexual.
But it's fine. I love gay people and lesbians, and we're all considered 'different', if not 'sinful abominations', by many people.
So we're allies too...
2007-03-07 10:48:00 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 2⤋
Perhaps in time, there will be different categories for the different sexual preferences, but notice that not every forum is broken down. Instead of having different types of religious forums, there is simply "Religion & Spirituality." I don't know if you visit that forum or not, but there is a lot more conflict in there between people of different faiths than in here. Yahoo!, I'm sure, would break "Religion & Spirituality" down into categories before breaking this one down would even be considered.
2007-03-07 11:33:56 · answer #5 · answered by thezaylady 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
The transgendered category is linked with the GLB because the issues of hatred and bigotry and similar, and we can both use all the support we can get. Transgendered people are not a big enough group to fight for rights efficently, so they have had to partner up with GLB people.
2007-03-07 10:22:22 · answer #6 · answered by elvishbard 3 · 4⤊ 1⤋
The reason is simple. Gays and Lesbians have always been made to stand out in the cold and those who are trans have had to suffer the same indignity for far too long.
As the old adage goes: "United we stand, Divided we fall" and the cons as you call them, would like nothing better than to see us fall.
2007-03-07 10:33:04 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 5⤊ 1⤋
I think it is due to their minority status among the rest of the general population. There is also a common thread of persecution for trying to be ourselves when dealing with the rest of the world. The Intergender community is welcomed here as well. Though we tend to blend better with the larger society and as such usually don't draw as much attention to ourselves.
2007-03-07 13:52:47 · answer #8 · answered by J J 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Because we are all connected by the same issue - sexual orientation and/or gender idenity. Generally we are all attracted to the same sex. Sometimes people feel they are transexual (or transgendered) and others are homosexual or bisexual and others just don't identify either way. We are all discriminated because of sexual orientation and/or gender idenity.
It is a good thing that we are all together. There is strength in numbers...
2007-03-07 10:44:51 · answer #9 · answered by ? 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Commonality.
2007-03-07 10:30:19 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 1⤋