Tag Archives: rationality

Counter-realities: The practice of denialism in transphobia

Posted on May 1, 2017 by Zinnia Jones

If you’ve been following Gender Analysis for any length of time, you might have noticed a common theme: We address and refute arguments for transphobic positions. Almost universally, this is not very challenging at all, and it mostly just involves … Continue reading →

Posted in Awareness building, Hoaxes, More Trans, Rhetoric, Transphobia and prejudice | Tagged , , , , | 3 Comments

Symbol, substance, and tabooing your words, part 2: answers (More Trans, module 1-2)

Posted on September 1, 2016 by Zinnia Jones

Previously: Gender reasoning exercises: Symbol, substance, and tabooing your words (module 1-1) In the previous episode, we reviewed some simple Less Wrong techniques for forcing yourself to look beyond an individual term for a concept, and consciously think about the actual … Continue reading →

Posted in Biology of transition, More Trans, Philosophy and language, Transphobia and prejudice | Tagged , , , , , , , | 6 Comments

Gender reasoning exercises: Symbol, substance, and tabooing your words (More Trans, module 1-1)

Posted on August 31, 2016 by Zinnia Jones

In most episodes of Gender Analysis, I try to present useful insights into the various concepts behind contemporary transgender issues. By examining questions about transness on multiple levels and from many different perspectives, I aim to help viewers develop a … Continue reading →

Posted in Bathrooms and public accommodations, Biology of transition, More Trans, Philosophy and language, Politics and law | Tagged , , , , , | 5 Comments