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Because I am remarkably clumsy when it comes to technology and lj posts in particular, I am writing a prelude to the post below. The article re-typed in my last entry discusses a few other dimensions through which the fight for gay-marriage can be assessed. Though I am in disagreeance/confusion with a few of the points made, I do think the article sheds light on some interesting points of contention that deserve their place at the table in the discussion of human rights, specifically those related to the lgbtq community as these issues are becoming increasingly heated and prevalent. For me, it is hard to extricate my opinions from how the issues pertain to me personally as I am in close relation with several familes, friends, peers, and mentors that identify themselves as lgbtq and are currently proponents for gay marriage. I dont find myself opposed in any way to their struggles; however, I do believe that the context of the disscussion and the parameters of the argument ought to be widened drastically and immediately to include other minority groups commonly excluded. raising awareness of these issues is the first step. That being said, I retyped the article in my last lj post for anyone interested in educating themselves and learning more about how these issues affect our communities. Please forgive any typing errors as I was hurried in typing up what was a moderately lengthy article.
Also, a point for clarification that I recently became informed about:
* Transgender--
Transgender is an overarching term applied to a variety of individuals, behaviors, and groups involving tendencies that diverge from the normative gender role ( woman or man) commonly, but not always, assigned at birth, as well as the role traditionally held by society.
Transgender is the state of one's "gender indentity" (self-identification as male, female, both or neither) not matching one's "assigned gender" (identification by others as male or female based on physical/genetic sex). Transgender does not imply any specific form of sexual orientation (transgender people may be heterosexual, homosexual, bisexual, pansexual, or asexual.)
* source material provided at www.wikipedia.org
I think it's important to realize that trans-gender does not necessarily imply identification with the opposite sex... sometimes the association is as broadly defined as cross-gender identification, while in other cases individuals may identify with more than one or no sex/gender at all. In fact, in my limited experience in a new, more open town, I have encountered several individuals that prefer the pronoun "they" when referenced in discussion. Just fyi to open minds in an effort to promote understanding, acceptance, and respect among people regardless of color, sex, income, gender, ethnicity, nationality, religion( and any other defining categories, the lists of which are seemingly infinite in our modern world of economic/social competition and marginalization)
See you all soon..... Stenciling and silk screening to commence shortly, if anyone would like to join in, please do not hesitate to ask!
P.S. I would like to see some discussion about this and other issues on livejournal..... I think the internet can be an effective agent when used to meet appropriate ends. Less petty fighting, more discussion and cooperation!
Also, a point for clarification that I recently became informed about:
* Transgender--
Transgender is an overarching term applied to a variety of individuals, behaviors, and groups involving tendencies that diverge from the normative gender role ( woman or man) commonly, but not always, assigned at birth, as well as the role traditionally held by society.
Transgender is the state of one's "gender indentity" (self-identification as male, female, both or neither) not matching one's "assigned gender" (identification by others as male or female based on physical/genetic sex). Transgender does not imply any specific form of sexual orientation (transgender people may be heterosexual, homosexual, bisexual, pansexual, or asexual.)
* source material provided at www.wikipedia.org
I think it's important to realize that trans-gender does not necessarily imply identification with the opposite sex... sometimes the association is as broadly defined as cross-gender identification, while in other cases individuals may identify with more than one or no sex/gender at all. In fact, in my limited experience in a new, more open town, I have encountered several individuals that prefer the pronoun "they" when referenced in discussion. Just fyi to open minds in an effort to promote understanding, acceptance, and respect among people regardless of color, sex, income, gender, ethnicity, nationality, religion( and any other defining categories, the lists of which are seemingly infinite in our modern world of economic/social competition and marginalization)
See you all soon..... Stenciling and silk screening to commence shortly, if anyone would like to join in, please do not hesitate to ask!
P.S. I would like to see some discussion about this and other issues on livejournal..... I think the internet can be an effective agent when used to meet appropriate ends. Less petty fighting, more discussion and cooperation!