FUCK YEAH, GENDERQUEERS!

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  • Jan 12
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  If you want me to be open and willing to educate you on the Trans* community, here’s a few do’s and don’ts before you ask any questions.

  flashoflife:

  DO NOT-

  • Ask what’s in my pants. It doesn’t matter, and it won’t affect you in any way.
  • Ask what my birthname is. Again, it just doesn’t matter.
  • Try to tell me what my “sex” is. I’m very well aware.
  • Tell me that I still look like my assigned sex. Again, I’m well aware It doesn’t help me in any sense, and won’t get you anywhere either.
  • Ask if I’ve had “the surgery.” There are multiple kinds of surgeries a trans* person can go through. But 1. It’s still rude to ask. and 2. It doesn’t matter. That’s like asking “what’s in your pants”
  • Assume that I’m gay. Gender identity and sexual orientation are two very different things.
  • Ask if I’m getting a “sex change.” That’s just straight up rude.

  DO-

  • Ask my preferred pronuns. It’s better to ask, than assume.
  • Treat me like you would treat any other human being. I’m trans*. Not a creature.
  • If you’re not sure how to word a question, let me know, and I’ll be sure to take that into consideration before answering or not.
  • Outside research. There are a lot of great resources online and elsewhere. And by doing that, you’re showing me that you’re really willing to learn, which will make me more willing to teach you.
  • Understand that there are some questions I’m not willing to answer for my own comfort
  • Remember- I’m just like anyone else. And I deserve just as much respect as the next person.

  • #transition
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