this entire article by natalie reed resonates with my own frustrated sensibilities concerning patriarchal estimations of what is or isn’t womanly. but an even more extreme mirror is held up to transgender women, even within their own community.
it is called “passing”
i have been meaning to post about this, because it tends to bother me on a regular basis, when coming across mention being made in blogs, articles or conversations. and i will speak my thoughts in my next entry. for now, enjoy the clarity that is natalie reed’s mind.
i can’t and wont speak for transgender women…they have their own voice. and to many of them it is important to “pass”.
still, i refuse to think of my sisters in terms of whether or not they “pass”. the soul within them is their womanhood…despite external appearances.
November 10, 2012 at 5:15 pm
Completely agree, it’s the woman behind the body, not the other way around.
November 11, 2012 at 12:24 am
Thank you for sharing. Just tops off a good day.
November 11, 2012 at 1:52 am
my pleasure…glad you enjoyed