Tag Archives: passing

Identifying with a gender vs. reaffirming gender stereotypes

Posted on June 1, 2017 by Zinnia Jones

Previously: Transition as gender freedom One common criticism leveled at trans people is an objection to the particular way in which trans women embody their womanhood in appearance and mannerisms. We’re frequently generalized as being “stereotypically” feminine or enacting an … Continue reading →

Posted in Feminism, Perception and cognitive science, Sociological research, Transphobia and prejudice | Tagged , , , , , | 4 Comments

Transgender youth fact check: Blaire White is wrong – Part 2: Outcomes

Posted on October 31, 2016 by Zinnia Jones

(Explaining why something is wrong can take a very long time! Please be sure to read Part 1 before continuing.) So, someone by the name of Blaire White made a video about gender transition treatment for transgender children and adolescents. And I’m … Continue reading →

Posted in Ethics, Outcomes of transition, Regret and detransition, Replies, Trans youth, Transgender medicine, Transphobia and prejudice | Tagged , , , , , , , , , | 4 Comments

The social paradox of passing (Gender Analysis 23)

Posted on July 1, 2016 by Zinnia Jones

Previously: Trans passing tips for cis people, Bathrooms and locker rooms: the transgender witch hunt, Debunking JoeySalads’ transgender bathroom hoax We’re halfway through 2016, and the completely unnecessary controversy over trans people in public restrooms has not gone away. North … Continue reading →

Posted in Bathrooms and public accommodations, Media, Perception and cognitive science, Politics and law, Sociological research, Transphobia and prejudice | Tagged , , , , , | 10 Comments

Everything is pretty great* (Gender Analysis 15)

Posted on January 1, 2016 by Zinnia Jones

(Support Gender Analysis on Patreon!) 2015 has been a fantastic year for the show, and we’ve come a long way since we started. In addition to better equipment and full HD video, we’ve brought more contributors on board, including a … Continue reading →

Posted in Bathrooms and public accommodations, Biology of transition, Gender Analysis, Health care, Psychology and psychiatry, Transgender medicine, Transphobia and prejudice | Tagged , , , , | 3 Comments

Trans Passing Tips for Cis People (Gender Analysis 05)

Posted on February 28, 2015 by Zinnia Jones

(Support Gender Analysis on Patreon!) Did you know that parents tend to see newborn boys as larger and newborn girls as smaller, even when they’re the same size? Welcome to Gender Analysis.

Posted in Media, Perception and cognitive science, Sociological research, Transphobia and prejudice | Tagged , , | 5 Comments