...Have you ever heard of someone identifying themselves as a cisgender? Over the years many people have heard of the term transgender, but many have not heard of the term cisgender. Cisgender is just another term for someone who identifies with the gender they were born with. As compared to someone who is transgender who does not identify with the gender they were born with. When it comes to talking about these different genders it has become more of a relevant topic than most people would think just because of everything that has been going on in the world when it comes to the transgender topic. There are differences between the terms of cisgender and transgender but they are same as just being a label for a person. When it comes to the topic of transgender many people know someone transgender or are even transgendered but there are still some who do not. According to Merriam-Webster’s dictionary the term transgender...
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...an interest in transgender issues particularly: issues in the how transgender issues are handled in the school system, and scholastic sports. I think in these times it is important to be aware of fluid issues such as this. Using the term fluid might seem an oversimplification, but in my view, I have seen with my own eyes how quickly society can change. This can be seen in the idea of transgender issues in school and sports displayed in the recent news. Of the issues covered in recent events are transgenders using the appropriate bathroom, and where should a transgender be able to participate in sports. Why should I question this issue overall, are not boys: boys and girls: girls...
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...LGBT When you were born, your parents welcomed a healthy baby boy or girl into the world. Depending on your sex, you were given a pink or blue blanket, and “male” or “female” was written on your birth certificate. From then on, specific gender roles are assigned to you, and you are expected to follow societies rules associated with those roles. You’re expected to identify and present yourself in ways that mirror your sex and gender. This is not a problem, for most of us. We have no qualms with our gender identity. You may be a girl and do things that aren’t particularly girly, or a boy who enjoys things that are traditionally feminine, but otherwise you are content in the gender identity that you’ve known from birth. “When it comes to gender, we live in a binary society. Individuals are expected to be either male or female. But gender is not black and white. Many of us do not meet societal definitions of a male or female (Keppler).” So what if you grew up feeling conflicted with the idea of binary and aren’t comfortable with your gender identity? You were born a girl, and everyone around you expects you to act like a girl, but you feel as if you are a boy. It’s more serious than just wanting to be a tomboy, or rough housing with the guys. You feel as if you were born in the wrong body entirely. You were meant to be male. You struggle with this idea for a long time, and it’s very difficult. Eventually you find out that this is called being transgender. Transgender is an...
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...negative response from the public. This is just one of the challenges transgender people face on a daily bases. I remember growing up and hearing things such as “why can’t they just except who they are and move on” or “all they want is attention if they don’t watch out they are going to get the kind they don’t want”. Sadly some of these things I heard growing up came from people that I loved, respect and even admired. Transgender people are constantly under fire, they are accused of being mentally unstable, morally bankrupt, and even misguided souls by delusional parents. People who are born naturally male and views themselves as female or born as a female but views themselves as male are not the same as gay or lesbian. According to Kathy Kreitler in her article “Top 10 Myths About Transgender People” she shares with us that sexual orientation is defined as the preference an individual is attracted to but gender identity is what a person actually believes what their gender is (Kreitler, 2012). One does not have to be engaged in a homosexual act or even passed the age of puberty to be considered transgender. Many people who consider themselves homosexual love the gender they were born with and wouldn’t change it for the world. While transgender people feel trapped in a body that they feel they are not. Some people find transgender people as a group of people with a mental disorder. The only cure for a transgender person is to give them what they want which is surgery to become...
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...home. Imagine that you’re told -every day- by many people, who you love, that you’re a sin and that you will burn in hell. Imagine that -every day- the people you thought cared for you turn you away and threaten you if you don't change, for some people that is something they can never even begin to understand, but now imagine it happening to someone for their entire life. Being transgender is more than just a man or woman dressing up as the opposite gender, being transgender is having the gender assigned at birth differ than the gender someone actually is primarily based off of one's reproductive organs. Laverne Cox, a transgender woman and actress, gives a powerful speech during ‘Creating Change 2014’ (an organization that brings awareness to the LGBT community). She speaks on the violent injustices and police discrimination against the lives of transgender women of color, as a way to spread awareness of the inequalities of transgender within the LGBT community to those who feel...
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...Accepting Stereotypes When looking at media today a lot of people may think it has come a long way in terms of its representation of the LGBTQ+ community. However, what many often fail to acknowledge is how they are being represented. Despite the growing acceptance and portrayal of LGBTQ+ characters in television and film, the main depictions we see are still stereotypes, negative images, and comic reliefs; all there for entertainment and/or to gain credit for diversity. Why is it that today, in the age of second generation human rights activists, the majority of people still seem to voluntarily swallow these stereotypes of the LGBTQ+ community? Hollywood has during later years been criticized by its lack of diversity, and focus on white...
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...“There was a time when all this seemed pretty simple. We had men and women, boys and girls - but now we know that gender is anything but simple” (Petrow). In America and many other places around the world, gender roles have been assigned, yet, over the years this perception has been changing (Buzuvis 4). Women have been previously viewed as less than their male counterparts and have received fewer rights and privileges. There have been efforts towards gender equality. The transgender community adds a whole new dimension to social problems. Everyone is entitled to their own unique opinions which makes including members of the transgender community into the current society very difficult, especially when it comes to sports. Sports are a large part of today’s world from little league all the way up to professional. People...
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...For this immersion project i decided to explores the transgender society. I became interested in transgenders because i started to list several people,places,and things that i was comfortable with. When i listed them I noticed that i was little uncomfortable with transgenders. My first thought when I think about transgenders are how they transformed their body from it’s natural state. I never once judge gays or Lesbians because I felt as if they couldn't control the way felt about the same sex. However I started wonder why would someone want to distort themselves and disrespect most religions. Majority of my biases are develope from my religion. I was taught that the body is your temple, and always treat it with respect. Therefor I’m little uncomfortable about someone disfiguring the body god gave them. It’s a curious topic for me because i never really engage with someone that was transgender. My mission is to understand and become comfortable with transgenders, I plan to visit Gender-Queer Chicago. At Gender-Queer Chicago I will be exploring the way transgenders interact with each other and how they express themselves as individuals. I have biases about transgenders because I feel that their trying to be something their not and I often feel that they are misleading heterosexual men. For example, I was attending a party and their was a lady their who I thought was a born women but she in fact was a transgender . I felt she should have let us know that she was previously...
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...Patient center care is providing care that is respectful of, and responsive to, individual patient preferences, needs and values, and ensuring that patient values guide all clinical decisions. Is that the case for “all” people? In some cases yes, in others not so much. Transgender people have different aspects when it comes to patient centered care. In an article written by Katie A.E. Ross, she talks about the health care experiences of Transgender individuals. It was noted that the healthcare system does not always function effectively for the transgender population. More than half of transgender individuals report symptoms that consist with clinical depression. A study conducted with five transgenders, three friends/family/significant...
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...Discrimination against Transgender Individuals Outline I. Introduction A. Opener: B. Thesis Statement: This research paper will be discussing about discrimination against transgender individuals in society, at work, and in marriage as well as in family. II. First of all, there are discrimination against transgender individuals in society. A . Transgender individuals face discriminatory barriers to full equality 1. face difficulties meeting their basic needs 2. having their gender identity respected B. Transgender individuals face more severe discrimination than LGB individuals III. Besides that, there are also discrimination against transgender workers. A. Costs of discrimination 1. transgender individuals were fired without reason 2. transgender workers experienced unfairness A. B. High risk of unemployment and poverty IV. There are discrimination in marriage and in family. A. Discrimination in marriage 1. cannot stay in a marriage if gender is changed 2. parenting issues after transition B. Discrimination by family members V. Conclusion: Discrimination against Transgender Individuals What is LGBT? LGBT stands for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender. Lesbian stands for a woman who is romantically, sexually or emotionally attracted to woman, gay stands for a man who is romantically, sexually or emotionally attracted to man while bisexual stands for an individual who attracted...
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... Abstract The purpose of this study is to evaluate the lack of resources available to the transgender community dealing with Domestic Violence which creates lack of safety and loss of self-sense. The question being asked is what is the relationship between the lack of resources for the transgender community and lack of safety and self-sense? This study will use a questionnaire survey in which the information will be collected from the staff at Hope’s Door. The main aim of this study is to show awareness on how the transgender community doesn’t have much resources when dealing with Domestic Violence. Purpose...
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...not even an element of it. Transgender is actually when somebody is born into what they recognize as the wrong body. They feel as if they identify with the opposite sex rather than their own. This essay will focus on only one side, the trans-masculine side, which is usually assigned female at birth people identifying as transgender. It will talk about physical and mental struggles, social relations, and supporting transgender people. Initially, there are several struggles we face, physical...
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...Transgender Troubles The 21st-century that we live in is, in most cases, no short of extraordinary. Our society encourages uplifting attitudes that can change the world and all the people in it. But of course with good comes some bad and in our world it’s not always acceptable to speak your mind and be who you really are. That is especially true for transgenders. Transgender people are certainly able to speak their mind, but their major concern is that many people refuse to take them seriously. It’s a shame there are people who continue to dismiss others for who they are. Their ignorance towards accepting transgender people is what prevents our society from advancing socially. Opposing viewers in society argue that health, religion,...
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...Abstract The world of a person who identifies as transgender is complex and challenging. In today’s America, when a person’s gender identity, gender expression or sexual orientation deviates from their biological make-up, they are at risk of rejection or physical harm. Many will struggle with the challenges as a result of a world that medicalizes and stigmatizes gender non-conformity. The transgender population needs more understanding, support and protection as they face the many psychological, social and economic issues during their life time. Our Federal and State governments are reluctant to pass laws that protect the rights of transgender people. Far too often, given this lack of legal protection, society is able to discriminate against...
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...Transgenders Deserve Respect Caitlyn Jenner used to be known as a former Olympic track runner and a father of ten children, but today, he is known as one of the role models for the LGBT community. She made her first appearance on the ESPY Awards and expressed her thoughts on what the transgender community should have. It was difficult for her to come out of the closet, but luckily, she received love and support from her loved ones. Countless people look up to her for being inspiring and courageous. She is still learning new things of what a girl physically deals with. Caitlyn stated, “Thousands of transgender people are coming to terms with being true to who they are” and yet, they are being humiliated, abused, becoming homeless, and worst...
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