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Transgender Awareness week

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VioletSky Wed 16-Nov-22 20:03:58

This week is Transgender Awareness week to help raise the visibility of trans and gender non conforming people and the struggles they face.

Culminating on the 20th November with a day of remembrance to remember all those across the globe who have lost their lives to transphobic violence

www.londonworld.com/read-this/trans-awareness-week-2022-why-its-needed-and-how-to-be-an-ally-to-trans-and-non-binary-people-3917542

FannyCornforth Sat 19-Nov-22 09:29:59

Well, I’ve just completed an online gender quiz.

I’m 40% girl; 30% a-gender;
20% gender fluid; and 10% boy! 😃

‘Whether you were born with a vagina or not,’ it tells me, ‘you think you should have one’

No wonder da kidz are confused with this rubbish floating about

Smileless2012 Sat 19-Nov-22 09:03:28

When we voice our concerns about the negative impact a few are having on those who simply want to live their lives in peace and safety, we are being supportive.

Mollygo Sat 19-Nov-22 09:03:08

Excellent FC. That would give a whole new meaning to the derogatory use of GC. 🤣🤣

The umbrella term LGBT etc + has become almost all encompassing
a fact which is not totally welcomed by those under the umbrella.

FannyCornforth Sat 19-Nov-22 08:58:30

I’m wondering if I should identify as ‘gender conforming’?

Trans Awareness Week also wants to raise visibility and acceptance of us too.

I’ve never given birth, I don’t shave my armpits, I’ve never worn heels…
Is there a check list somewhere?

The umbrella term LGBT etc + has become almost all encompassing.
It must be very ideologically confusing working in that area

Mollygo Sat 19-Nov-22 08:54:36

Good post Vintagejazz, but the truth of your words will fall on stony ground where blinkered posters are concerned.

It amazes me that someone can’t understand that the problems for peaceful trans, not just for females, have been caused by some trans themselves, and exacerbated by the actions of those who either
• applaud their actions,
•reinforce their actions by using violence towards women
or
• are unable to admit that those actions have caused the problems.

NanKate Sat 19-Nov-22 08:43:51

Well said VintageJazz

Time and time again the majority of us say - we are NOT against trans people.

However we don’t want the rights of women, so hard fought for, to be taken away from us. What is so wrong about that?

Vintagejazz Sat 19-Nov-22 08:35:22

Glorianny

paddyanne54 thanks for your post. I've decided to ignore all the rants and applaud the posts which recognise the difficulties trans people face and support them.
One positive supportive trans thread on GN would be lovely sunshine

No one's ranting against transpeople. We are saying the whole issue has become extremely messy because of those men who simply decide that they now identify as women and are therefore entitled to access women only spaces - ignoring very public statements by women that this makes them feel unsafe and disrespected.
This is pondered to by many businesses and institutions and has resulted in a backlash against trans people.
So women and transpeople are suffering because of the selfish and thoughtless behaviour of a few and the 'WOKE' aspirations of those who enable it.

Mollygo Fri 18-Nov-22 23:18:02

Smileless2012

So can you answer my question please VS. What does your 'what a shame post' mean? It appears to have been directed at me and if so, I'd like to know why.

I find that VS doesn’t answer questions when she can’t explain.

Oreo Fri 18-Nov-22 22:48:15

You more than anyone grin

Glorianny Fri 18-Nov-22 22:44:21

Oreo

The huge hearts in so many posts would be icky in any colour, nothing to do with trans issues Glorianna but at least a couple of people are enjoying them it seems.

Oh I think they just might be!

Smileless2012 Fri 18-Nov-22 22:34:22

So can you answer my question please VS. What does your 'what a shame post' mean? It appears to have been directed at me and if so, I'd like to know why.

Oreo Fri 18-Nov-22 22:31:24

The huge hearts in so many posts would be icky in any colour, nothing to do with trans issues Glorianna but at least a couple of people are enjoying them it seems.

Glorianny Fri 18-Nov-22 22:25:25

Thanks for the icky huge hearts VioletSky. Lets continue spreading trans love.
Nothin' you can do, but you can learn how to be you in time
It's easy
All you need is love

Mollygo Fri 18-Nov-22 22:15:44

*And these are for all the transpeople who are suffering because of the bad publicity caused by the evil, unfair and dangerous actions of some trans and some TAF and TRA and those who refuse to condemn those actions.
flowers
flowers
flowers

Oreo Fri 18-Nov-22 22:13:53

Am finding these huge hearts icky.

VioletSky Fri 18-Nov-22 22:09:27

GagaJo

🙄

I will raise you an 🙃 and some trans love

Smileless2012 Fri 18-Nov-22 20:49:10

I'll take that as a 'no' then.

GagaJo Fri 18-Nov-22 20:44:15

🙄

Smileless2012 Fri 18-Nov-22 20:34:26

As you obviously know what VS finds a shame GagaJo maybe you could answer my question.

GagaJo Fri 18-Nov-22 20:32:27

VioletSky

Ah

What a shame

👍

NanKate Fri 18-Nov-22 20:28:34

PensionPat well done to your granddaughter 👍

I use the accessible toilets and so should the trans women.

Smileless2012 Fri 18-Nov-22 20:13:13

What's a shame VS?

VioletSky Fri 18-Nov-22 20:11:54

Ah

What a shame

Smileless2012 Fri 18-Nov-22 20:08:03

The minority of trans activists have created an absolute minefield haven't they I'm afraid they have Pammiel, and in the process making life for your GD and so many others, far harder than it should be, or was before this started pensionpatflowers.

pensionpat Fri 18-Nov-22 19:38:31

My granddaughter won’t use the female toilet, not wanting to use other womens safe space. She is aware that she could be at risk if she uses the mens toilets. So she uses the disabled toilet. If there is one.