#trans doctor who

[rainbowpopeworld]

It’s not just a coincidence

[i-like-media]

As a trans person it's easy to relate to the Doctor. He chose his own name, is a different person the next time an old friend sees him and is always an outcast for the fact that he's not like the company he keeps (an alien).

But I was thoroughly surprised when I started watching the 13th Doctor's era as a Trans Masc person and started relating to her MORE than I had previously with other Doctors. And it goes beyond the jokes about her forgetting she's a woman!

It's the fact that the Doctor is still The Doctor, but everything is harder because no one really SEES her as the Doctor (even a lot of people in the fandom don't!). There are aspects about womanhood she likes, like wearing ear jewelry and being included in events exclusively for women, but people outside of her close circle ONLY see a woman. They tie all the associated stereotypes and social rules to her that previously had never been on the table before.

Suddenly she's expected to be obedient instead of a leader.

Where previously her words held a lot of weight, no one seems to listen to her no matter what she says.

Where previously she could be intimidating when raising her voice, her raising her voice lands in the ears of the other with no weight whatsoever.

Where previously she had height to her advantage, she is now smaller than all the guys around her.

And it's that big disconnect between how she sees herself and how other people see her what frustrates her! Inside she's still just as masculine as she was before, and she's also just as feminine as she was before.

And it's so different from the Master becoming Missy, because the moment the Master became a woman she immediately wanted to explore femininity and and even changed her name to suit it. The Master/Missy is more in tune with the gender identity they're found in or at least feel they should indulge on things typically associated with said gender. Meanwhile the Doctor, who has previously been mostly a man, doesn't feel anything should change about what they call themself and how they should act or behave around others.

That specific disconnect is something I relate to so heavily and something I haven't seen other trans people talk about yet. Like, outside of the misogyny and exclusively as a trans experience

[bowie-boy]

It’s about the way that the Doctor is thrust into the world with a completely new face and body but without knowledge of who he is in that body. What will he be like as this new person? How will he find out? Trans to the BONE

[mxactivist]

Support the BBC for having a trans character in recent episodes of 'Doctor Who'

Apparently the BBC (UK) has had 144 complaints about a recent episode of Doctor Who because it contained an openly trans character.

I've made a complaint to the BBC that there weren't enough transgender characters in Doctor Who. I would love if 144 other people did the same thing. Here's the link: https://www.bbc.co.uk/contact/complaints/make-a-complaint/#/Complaint

(For your easy reference: "The Star Beast" aired on 25/11/2023 on BBC One, and the trans character is called Rose.)

Please note that the complaint form asks for your UK postcode, so only UK folks can join in with this - but if you suspect you might have any UK-based followers, maybe give us a reblog to boost the signal?

Edit: I'm told that you can fill in the form even if you're outside of the UK, because the BBC provide service to many countries other than the UK, including the USA! Go for it. :D

Reply to confirm that you've done it, so I can keep a count!

Here's my complaint:

I recommend:

Avoid sarcasm or irony. Assume your post will be taken literally. If you are clearly joking or being mean you will be ignored or misunderstood.

Include some gratitude/appreciation. It's pretty great that they included a trans woman in a positive way, and they should know that they have explicit support for that.

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Edit again: I'm seeing some concerns in the replies/reblogs that the BBC might not distinguish between "less trans people, please" complaints and "more trans people, please" complaints. Rest assured, this is nothing to worry about - the BBC publish fortnightly complaint reports, and they do pay enough attention to know when a complaint is in favour of or against trans inclusion. In fact, their 20 November – 3 December 2023 report is where the various news articles are getting the 144 complaints figure; that report says there were precisely 144 complaints that they have categorised as "Anti-male / inappropriate inclusion of transgender character".

That means the next complaints fortnight window is 4 December - 17 December. We have 8 more days to beat 144. By my count, over Tumblr, WhatsApp, the Fediverse and Telegram, we have 85 so far, which is well over halfway there.

Also, when you've done it, please reply to confirm you have done it, so that I can count us!

Thank you, everyone!

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Edit, 2023-12-11, 1am UK time:

We did it! I've just been counting up responses, and it looks like sometime yesterday evening we hit 144 complaints/comments in favour of Rose Noble and more excellent trans characters in Doctor Who! (We're actually up to 157 now, fantastic.)

So, my next plan is to submit a Freedom of Information Act request to the BBC sometime in the next few days, asking for complaints and compliments figures. Then I'd ideally (energy and time permitting) like to put together a press release that I can send out to the publications that promoted the tiny "144 anti-trans complaints" figure, showing them that there has been far more feedback in favour of trans representation than against.

I'll keep you posted.

[frankencanon]

Is it just me or does this line hit different when you remember that David Tennant actually has a non-binary kid who uses they/them pronouns, and has worn this non-binary rainbow pin to a bunch of interviews in support of them—?

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[Update] David Tennant continues his trend of being a trans ally respectful & supportive of non-binary people & gender neutral pronouns in the Doctor Who Special: The Star Beast (2023)

[charliesgirlblog]

I finished reading my nerd book! What ever do I do now?

Also turns out there’s even more published crossover fanfiction!

I’m not much for reviewing books so I’ll just say that I definitely thought it was good and if you like doctor who it’s worth a read. There’s a trans character if that matters to you. It makes you realise just how ahead the expanded media is than the show itself when it comes to “wokeness”. 9/10

[alphonsze]

I love that David Tennant has had a part in the downfall of 4 UK Leaders. Love that energy, keep up the work king <3

Ps. This is going somewhat popular, if you can, please share myself and my partner’s GoFundMe posts on my page. Thank you so much.

[cryptifrog]

Happy Pride Month y'all.

[weedle-testaburger]

RTD SAID TRANS RIGHTS AND THE DOCTOR IS TRANS ALL IN ONE FUCKING MADLAD

[heyitsspaceace]

don't let their seemingly straight-passing tension fool you, they are still very gay and dysfunctional

[anthonygaycrowley]

did y'all know that donna's husband in forest of the dead was meant to be a trans man, and they just couldn't find a way to make it explicit in-text

donna noble manages to get herself a trans family in every version of reality huh

[thenotoriousscuttlecliff]

David Tennant, former Doctor, sauntering demon, protector of trans kids, and all round good guy, attacked proud bigot and "Equalities" minister Kemi Badenoch for being a proud bigot and now Rishi Sunak is going after Tennant saying he is the problem.

The Tories are so fucking toast on election day.

[imagopersonal]

Cry about it ❤️

[the-patrex]

[oldbookshop]

thinking abt how david tenant's nonbinary kid will grow up with a doctor who that is unashamedly inclusive of trans people. they'll see their dad on TV with a trans girl who saves the world.

[emotinalsupportturtle]

neil gaiman and RTD are absolute legends for being the showrunners of 2 mainstream shows funded by large production companies in the year 2023, and proceeding to make the most queer positive episodes ever seen by man

meanwhile david tennant is just vibrating with joy because he gets more opportunities to wear his one-thousand-and-twenty-four pride pins