Unfortunately it's why fighting for trans rights is such an uphill battle, and why lgbtq and feminist solidarity is so important. The trans population is just so tiny compared to other vulnerable groups that it makes humanizing face to face interactions more rare.
Yeah, I don’t think we give enough credit to shows like Will and Grace or Queer Eye that showed the greater population examples of relatable people from the community. We are a long ways from having trans representation that way.
That and the "traditional" gay population makes up anywhere from 5-10% of the entire population, which is huge compared to the .3 -.5% of people who identify as trans.
It's also why the democratic party as a whole isn't willing to stick up for the trans community, they aren't statistically relevant to the only thing they care about, elections.
And the first step is in the schools.
Children copies beliefs, and by teaching everyones equal value and pointing out that lbtq people are no different than anyone else, the foundation for change in views is set.
I know several people who's parents are homophobic but they're not, and I credit our schools for this.
There's more to the trans hate, but yeah, the minuscule population makes them a great target if you want an "other" to fight. Conservatives lost the battle against the LGB part and aimed for the T.
It’s good for the homophobes growth and general progress but can be awkward/ miserable for the trans/gay folks to be in unsafe spaces around unsafe people while those unsafe people keep a watchful eye on whether or not these lgbt folks do in fact have humanity.
It's so easy to dismiss Trumpers and conservatives as bigoted, evil monsters. And don't get me wrong, many of them are.
But I have many in my life that are loving, kind people who would give you the shirt off their back. Due to family influence, religion, or other factors, they have taken on some pretty repelling viewpoints on some issues. But they're capable of change. Familiarization and a kind, guiding hand can go a long way.
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aeternum@lemmy.blahaj.zone · 90 pts · 321d
TranscendentalEmpire@lemmy.today · 38 pts · 321d
Unfortunately it's why fighting for trans rights is such an uphill battle, and why lgbtq and feminist solidarity is so important. The trans population is just so tiny compared to other vulnerable groups that it makes humanizing face to face interactions more rare.
captainastronaut@seattlelunarsociety.org · 12 pts · 321d
Yeah, I don’t think we give enough credit to shows like Will and Grace or Queer Eye that showed the greater population examples of relatable people from the community. We are a long ways from having trans representation that way.
TranscendentalEmpire@lemmy.today · 12 pts · 321d
That and the "traditional" gay population makes up anywhere from 5-10% of the entire population, which is huge compared to the .3 -.5% of people who identify as trans.
It's also why the democratic party as a whole isn't willing to stick up for the trans community, they aren't statistically relevant to the only thing they care about, elections.
aeternum@lemmy.blahaj.zone · 8 pts · 321d
guy@piefed.social · 4 pts · 321d
And the first step is in the schools. Children copies beliefs, and by teaching everyones equal value and pointing out that lbtq people are no different than anyone else, the foundation for change in views is set.
I know several people who's parents are homophobic but they're not, and I credit our schools for this.
Akasazh@feddit.nl · 2 pts · 320d
I have heard a gay person being mad at trans people and I was baffled.
shalafi@lemmy.world · 2 pts · 320d
There's more to the trans hate, but yeah, the minuscule population makes them a great target if you want an "other" to fight. Conservatives lost the battle against the LGB part and aimed for the T.
nixus@anarchist.nexus · 5 pts · 321d
That reminds me of: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Daryl_Davis#Activism
moistclump@lemmy.world · 1 pts · 320d
It’s good for the homophobes growth and general progress but can be awkward/ miserable for the trans/gay folks to be in unsafe spaces around unsafe people while those unsafe people keep a watchful eye on whether or not these lgbt folks do in fact have humanity.
1XEVW3Y07@reddthat.com · 15 pts · 320d
It's so easy to dismiss Trumpers and conservatives as bigoted, evil monsters. And don't get me wrong, many of them are.
But I have many in my life that are loving, kind people who would give you the shirt off their back. Due to family influence, religion, or other factors, they have taken on some pretty repelling viewpoints on some issues. But they're capable of change. Familiarization and a kind, guiding hand can go a long way.