As a cis person, when I look at this, it reminds me why I tend towards individualist anarchism. United in struggle, but still seeking to understand everyone as their own individual; where unique needs can be addressed as allies in the struggle.
Blanketing and assuming the needs and desires of anyone is itself dangerous and unhelpful, and that doesn't limit itself to just trans people. Best is just to get to know your allies as individuals and do what you can to help. Simple and it works with anyone.
kore wrote
let's play everyone's favorite game, "How radical are YOU?"
Tequila_Wolf wrote
I'm black belt radical I post memes and articles I find in other places on the internet
selver wrote
awareness ----- allyship -------> accomplices
amongstclouds wrote
Yes. Forever sharing this article.
This is also relevant in my mind: I Want Friends, Not Community!
____deleted____ wrote
overt transphobia because i hate myself
bel793 wrote
performative ally and cis savior sound even worse than many of the comments before them...
GaldraChevaliere wrote
Right? At least overt is honest about not seeing us as people.
bel793 wrote
Yeah, it's the hypocrisy that kills it.
leftous wrote
As a cis person, when I look at this, it reminds me why I tend towards individualist anarchism. United in struggle, but still seeking to understand everyone as their own individual; where unique needs can be addressed as allies in the struggle.
Blanketing and assuming the needs and desires of anyone is itself dangerous and unhelpful, and that doesn't limit itself to just trans people. Best is just to get to know your allies as individuals and do what you can to help. Simple and it works with anyone.
v__ wrote
no where 'cause i 've nevr personally met any trans people.
selver wrote
that you know of.
v__ wrote (edited )
maybe. but i am not that intimidating or jerk in person.
MrPotatoeHead wrote
Same here. I have had a lot of gay friends over the decades. But, no one I've ever met was openly trans.