If the gay argument was, "I can't change who I am; God made me gay," the trans argument is more radical: "I can change my body, my name, and my legal documents to align with my soul." While gays and lesbians fought for the right to remain as they were born, trans people fight for the right to transform. This emphasis on change and medical autonomy challenges the very binary that gay marriage sought to join.
Supporting the transgender community involves active respect and advocacy:
Originating in the Black and Latine trans communities of New York City, ballroom culture gave us "voguing," "slay," and the concept of "chosen families."
If you celebrate Pride, celebrate trans people. If you want queer liberation, include trans voices. If you’re an ally, be an active one.
If the gay argument was, "I can't change who I am; God made me gay," the trans argument is more radical: "I can change my body, my name, and my legal documents to align with my soul." While gays and lesbians fought for the right to remain as they were born, trans people fight for the right to transform. This emphasis on change and medical autonomy challenges the very binary that gay marriage sought to join.
Supporting the transgender community involves active respect and advocacy:
Originating in the Black and Latine trans communities of New York City, ballroom culture gave us "voguing," "slay," and the concept of "chosen families."
If you celebrate Pride, celebrate trans people. If you want queer liberation, include trans voices. If you’re an ally, be an active one.
