2007-04-08 16:38:12 · 9 answers · asked by NHBaritone 7 in Society & Culture ➔ Cultures & Groups ➔ Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender
1. By actually remembering we (speaking as a gender bender) exist within the community. While TG/TS people are the least common within the community, that doesn't mean we don't exist in it.
2. By not being transphobia against us. I have seen members of the LGB community be against TG/TS people. This includes saying things like "it's just a sexual desire", "too scared to be gay", "you're not a transwoman, but a man without a penis", and more.
3. Being respectful to TG/TS people by calling them with their chosen gender pronouns. For example, calling a man who became a woman (physically) by female pronouns, not male pronouns. Still referring to them by their birth sex isn't really respecting them unless it's ok with them, which usually it isn't after they fought hard for their gender position. Just because their still technically their birth sex on the inside doesn't mean they should be called by such.
2007-04-08 16:48:22 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 5⤊ 1⤋
I think it's important to recognize transsexuals as just as much a part of the community as gays, lesbians and bisexuals are - because we have far more in common than anything else! This is a time when we need strength in numbers, so petty divisions within our community or carelessly overlooking a segment of our population simply serves to hurt us all.
I personally make an effort to better understand the issues that face transsexuals and to put the people in my life to the test about their attitudes towards them... I try to hold my gay friends specifically to a higher level of respect and understanding... I think they are often overlooked or cast out because they're seen as the extreme end or because people have limited experience.
I really respect trans people, because I know how difficult it must be for them - I can only imagine how much the crap I have to deal with being gay is magnified for them.
2007-04-08 18:18:42 · answer #2 · answered by Jeffrey 3 · 3⤊ 1⤋
As a group, there is not much more that you can do to help us, as we are included with you in the fight for civil rights. I suppose the best thing you could do would be supportive and helpful to any transsexuals you do know, as a group though we have very different needs and stuff that vary from person to person, so all you can do is help who you can the best you can.
2007-04-09 01:25:20 · answer #3 · answered by elvishbard 3 · 2⤊ 1⤋
Push for the same legislation that protects the rest of the community. Hate crimes legislation. Equal employment rights. A safe place to use the restroom. Simplifying the legal change of name and gender marker. Also, educating ones self about the trans community so that all of us can enlighten others will help in the end too.
2007-04-08 17:01:21 · answer #4 · answered by carora13 6 · 3⤊ 1⤋
It's a difficult question and even more difficult answer. I don't know any transexuals..I live in a gay ghetto'ish community but I don't partake of it. So I really don't know how to help them other than to support them on here or whenever a fundraiser or whatever is held. I offer my support when I can..but it seems like it's never called for or needed. So what do you suggest I do to further this? --this is a serious question.
2007-04-08 16:42:02 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 4⤊ 1⤋
Just by accepting them where they are & always deferring to how they want to identify...not by their chromosomes, so to speak. The L Word has a transexual character...but I believe there needs to be even more positive exposure in the media about them. Wait, doesn't Ugly Betty have such a character too?
2007-04-08 16:44:04 · answer #6 · answered by maeveangel 3 · 2⤊ 1⤋
Transsexuals can be nasty people, too. I'm not going to *support* someone just for their gender identity, sexuality or sexual fetish.
Not all gays and lesbians are my *family*. Some of *us* are downright trailer trash....
Being gay, lesbian, bi, transsexual or *queer* does NOT make a person funny, smart, mature, intelligent, sexy, good-looking, compassionate or spiritually aware.
I *support* people for the quality of their character, not because they had elective surgery.
2007-04-08 20:19:57 · answer #7 · answered by Gay Man 2 · 2⤊ 3⤋
Yeah, I don't really know how to help either... other than just standing up for them like I would anyone else.
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2007-04-08 16:43:12 · answer #8 · answered by ? 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Just be there for them. Supportive and all that. Just be there is my suggestion.
2007-04-08 16:45:55 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋