In the book Becoming Nicole states, “But the Lord said to Samuel, “Do not consider his appearance or his height… The Lord does not look at the things people look at. People look at the outward appearance, but the lord looks at the heart” (Nutt 1). I chose to read this book because I want to learn more in why transgender people change themselves and how people act towards transgender people. In the book Becoming Nicole by Amy Ellis Nutt talks about a young boy named Wyatt changing himself into a girl named Nicole.
The author's purpose for writing this book is to inform people about transgender people’s point of view about how they feel about changing themselves to what they feel they really are and to help people understand the meaning of the legal cases ( Nutt 263). One example is the time when Nicole’s Family won the civil lawsuit in Maine’s highest court in 2014 because Wyatt was being harassed over using the girls restroom by other schools ( Nutt 145). Another example is the time when Nicole and her dad Wayne
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Nicole’s Family has been saving up money for her surgery and Nicole was really excited (Nutt 253). There was a problem with the surgeon and the Maines Family because Nicole and her family didn’t get notified that Nicole had to stop taking her estrogen a month before her surgery (Nutt 253). Eventually they found a different surgeon that would operate Nicole as soon as possible before she went off to college. The day of the surgery had arrived and Nicole was going into surgery. Everything came out good and all Nicole had to do is recover (Nutt 257). I thought this chapter was interesting because Nicole is finally getting one of dreams done. She is very happy and excited to finally become the person she knows she really is and that is to be a girl. Everything that Nicole is doing is for her happiness and hopes that everything she wants comes
The LGBTQ community is one that faces an ongoing storm of stereotyping and stigmas and the media is no relief from it. One major factor in this is the common trope of the violent and aggressive transgender woman, which is often shown through
In their respective pieces about the transgender community, Mari Birghe’s piece falls short due to its lack of detailed examples and its heavy reliance on eliciting sympathy from the reader to persuade as well as its failure to see the other side of the argument while Elinor Burkett’s piece proves far superior due to its multitude of extensive examples in addition to its surplus of concessions. Burkett’s piece is stronger in part due to the surplus of concrete examples provided in contrast to Birghe’s meager examples. In Elinor Burketts’s piece, which states transgender women are not entirely female because of their previous male privilege, she intertwines many specific examples that help to prove her overall message. This is that transgender
Jason Dunlap was awarded “employee of the year” four times and has shown remarkable work ethic in his job. His sexual orientation and gender should not and did not impact the work he had accomplished for LaMark Elementary school during his ten years of employment. During this time, the school even recognized him for his outstanding work, regardless of the fact that he is transgender. Undergoing a sex change does not change Jason Dunlap’s work ethic, and therefore is in no way a justification for the intolerance Mr. Dunlap was faced with. This case is about the discriminatory actions of a bigoted school board and faculty.
In her article, “A Scar is More than a Wound: Rethinking Community and Intimacy through Queer and Disability Theory”, Karen Hammer examines how Jess’ traumatic experiences in Leslie Feinberg’s Stone Butch Blues becomes the foundation for her and other transgenders to find “community and intimacy” (160). In doing so, Hammer expertly highlights Jess’ constant need to establish a home of acceptance to combat the violence she faces throughout the novel. Therefore, Jess uses her traumas to form connections with other transgenders to provide a sense of community. However, Hammer fails to acknowledge the consequences of forming a community based on shared experiences of violence. Jess expresses these consequences in her willingness to give up on the
Nicole develops into a leader as in the epilogue of the novel, she is the one leading the community into the new settlement. She shifts the dynamic of men taking charge and proves that women can do just as much, if not more. The dynamic of men and women is also shifted as Evan is the one who is waiting at the settlement instead of Nicole. Traditionally the man would be leading the community while the women wait for them, but Nicole overturns this stereotype and leads. Nicole also develops into a knowledgeable sage of Anishinaabe medicine.
In their essay “Transforming Carceral Logics: 10 Reasons to Dismantle the Prison Industrial Complex Through Queer/Trans Analysis and Action,” Lambie mentions that transgender, queer, and gender-variant people are more likely to experience “widespread discrimination, harassment, and violence… [which] translates into higher risk of imprisonment” (240). In addition, they mention how queer and transgender people are criminalized because of their gender and sexuality, yet the state will turn around and claim how they will protect them from harm (239). While transgender people are in prison, they experience “human rights abuses, including assault, psychological abuse, rape, harassment, and medical neglect” (Lambie 243). In some instances, they suffer these abuses while within the general population; nonetheless, they are also abused when they are placed in solitary confinement.
Even in my local community, I had the chance to participate in protests and events to show my support. I have attempted to actively work for these causes in the tradition of Ida B. Wells. In addition, I have focused my attention on the present issues in the Transgender community. To the best of my knowledge, I have attempted to educate myself about the injustices these individuals face, the laws that will affect their livelihoods, the statistics of homelessness in Trans communities, and other predominant issues that infiltrate their community. In the present day, Americans of many backgrounds face discrimination and injustices, and I feel that it is our job to educate ourselves on these problems and combat them in many ways, just like Ida B.
Steven Seidman’s Revolt Against Sexual Identity provides anecdotes that describe the liberation that comes with rejecting these norms, “...her identities as transgender, female,
against a police raid that took place in a place where LGBT hangout. It had a huge impact on society, LGBT started fighting for their rights and it is said that it was the foundation of later movements of LGBT. This tell about how LGBT rights start evolving and they had learned that if they were not given equal rights they will fight for it. The way Stephanie writes is astounding Facts and options from all side of the conflict are presented in a concise and enlightening manner which makes reader more yearning to read. Although there are many stories coming out of queer and Tran’s youth that are well-adjusted and fortified by their communities and families, there is
The author claims that in 2014, there was an increase of transgender brutality. The author also mentions that a lot of the violence was aimed at trans women. Especially women of color. She then continues the article in a description of the recent decision to allow OHP (Oregon Health Plan) to cover medical care related to transgender procedures to insure a victory for the community. Lastly, she says that the Transgender Day of awareness is not just about being a memorial for the dead.
For this discussion we were assigned to read: Caitlyn Jenner on Privilege, Reality TV and Deciding to Come Out, Caitlyn Jenner Tells TIME Magazine That "If You Look Like a Man in a Dress, It Makes People Uncomfortable", When Fear Threatens Safety and Everything You Need to Know About the Debate Over Transgender People and Bathrooms. While last class the readings were a primer on the issue and vocabulary. These articles will show issues that are reported in the media. Before reading about the Caitlyn Jenner transition, I understand that not everyone will sympathize with her because they do not have access to the same resources. She has more money and many cameras documenting her every action.
Transgender is the term used to describe an individual whose gender identity does not align with their sex assigned at birth. The documentary, “Growing up Trans”, is a sensitive clip to watch about young youths who attempt to navigate family, friends, gender, and the medical decisions they face at puberty. “Growing up Trans” focuses mainly on transitioned young youths. The transgender youth from the documentary links to many theories from chapter eight. Theories such as socialization, gender, sexuality, homophobia, transphobia, and microaggression are associated with “Growing up Trans”.
Transgender stereotyping has come a long way. It used to not be understood, let alone accepted. It has taken many years, and the world has started to comprehend the changes transgender individuals want to make. We often take changes like these and pay no mind to them, because it is only human nature to judge others unlike you. It is unknown to us, therefore we are apprehensive about it.
A true transgender is determined to self-identify. Christine Jorgensen was asked on why some transsexuals are still in the same emotional shape even after transition and so Christine said: “There have been a few people who were unhappy about their status in life and they felt that the sexual reassignment surgery will change their life that much, and it really doesn’t. It’s who you are that’s important. I refer to it as a Cinderella syndrome. I’ve met cases who went from male to female thinking prince charming is coming around the corner on a white horse.
The term “transgender” is a label that was never used until the mid 1960s. According to history, “Psychiatrist John F. Oliven of Columbia University coined the term transgender in his 1965 reference work Sexual Hygiene and Pathology (“Transgender”)”. When a transgender person desires to be the opposite gender, they may get an invasive surgery to fully transition into their new identity. Multiple transgender people have started to announce the having of the surgery has destroyed their future (Bindel). People have the right to be whatever gender they aspire to be, but transgender people should do public activities and should stay grouped with their biologically assigned sex.