Category Archives: Transphobia and prejudice

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 →

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Transphobic rejection: an ineffective and dangerous “treatment”

Posted on May 31, 2017 by Zinnia Jones

When discussing transgender healthcare needs, I’ve previously covered the known health benefits of gender-affirming approaches such as social transition, puberty blockers, hormone therapy, and surgeries. The evidence for the efficacy of transition treatments is overwhelming, with clear improvements in dysphoric … Continue reading →

Posted in Ethics, Family, Gender dysphoria, Outcomes of transition, Trans youth, Transgender medicine, Transphobia and prejudice | Tagged , , | 2 Comments

Does the public need more time to learn about transgender people?

Posted on May 27, 2017 by Zinnia Jones

By 1933, so much knowledge about transgender people had already been accumulated at the library of Germany’s Institute for Sexual Science, the Nazi party chose to burn it all in front of a crowd of thousands. This happened 12 years before … Continue reading →

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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 →

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Reclaiming our transgender sexualities

Posted on April 30, 2017 by Zinnia Jones

Consider this: How do you feel sexy when half of the country thinks you rape people in public bathrooms? As a trans woman, it’s staggering to think about just how much of my sexual existence has been defined and circumscribed … Continue reading →

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