#transgender lives

[bizarreaizen]

real homies respect trans people! /gen

[jude-us]

I’m not exaggerating when I say this post changed my life. Seeing this as a terrified self hating 17 year old was like finding a fresh water lake in the middle of the Sahara.

[endusviolence]

Rowling isn't denying holocaust. She just pointed out that burning of transgender health books is a lie as that form of cosmetic surgery didn't exist. But of course you knew that already, didn't you?

I was thinking I'd probably see one of you! You're wrong :) Let's review the history a bit, shall we?

In this case, what we're talking about is the Institut für Sexualwissenschaft, or in English, The Institute of Sexology. This Institute was founded and headed by a gay Jewish sexologist named Magnus Hirschfeld. It was founded in July of 1919 as the first sexology research clinic in the world, and was run as a private, non-profit clinic. Hirschfeld and the researchers who worked there would give out consultations, medical advice, and even treatments for free to their poorer clientele, as well as give thousands of lectures and build a unique library full of books on gender, sexuality, and eroticism. Of course, being a gay man, Hirschfeld focused a lot on the gay community and proving that homosexuality was natural and could not be "cured".

Hirschfeld was unique in his time because he believed that nobody's gender was either one or the other. Rather, he contended that everyone is a mixture of both male and female, with every individual having their own unique mix of traits.

This leads into the Institute's work with transgender patients. Hirschfeld was actually the one to coin the term "transsexual" in 1923, though this word didn't become popular phrasing until 30 years later when Harry Benjamin began expanding his research (I'll just be shortening it to trans for this brief overview.) For the Institute, their revolutionary work with gay men eventually began to attract other members of the LGBTA+, including of course trans people.

Contrary to what Anon says, sex reassignment surgery was first tested in 1912. It'd already being used on humans throughout Europe during the 1920's by the time a doctor at the Institute named Ludwig Levy-Lenz began performing it on patients in 1931. Hirschfeld was at first opposed, but he came around quickly because it lowered the rate of suicide among their trans patients. Not only was reassignment performed at the Institute, but both facial feminization and facial masculization surgery were also done.

The Institute employed some of these patients, gave them therapy to help with other issues, even gave some of the mentioned surgeries for free to this who could not afford it! They spoke out on their behalf to the public, even getting Berlin police to help them create "transvestite passes" to allow people to dress however they wanted without the threat of being arrested. They worked together to fight the law, including trying to strike down Paragraph 175, which made it illegal to be homosexual. The picture below is from their holiday party, Magnus Hirschfeld being the gentleman on the right with the fabulous mustache. Many of the other people in this photo are transgender.

[Image ID: A black and white photo of a group of people. Some are smiling at the camera, others have serious expressions. Either way, they all seem to be happy. On the right side, an older gentleman in glasses- Magnus Hirschfeld- is sitting. He has short hair and a bushy mustache. He is resting one hand on the shoulder of the person in front of him. His other hand is being held by a person to his left. Another person to his right is holding his shoulder.]

There was always push back against the Institute, especially from conservatives who saw all of this as a bad thing. But conservatism can't stop progress without destroying it. They weren't willing to go that far for a good while. It all ended in March of 1933, when a new Chancellor was elected. The Nazis did not like homosexuals for several reasons. Chief among them, we break the boundaries of "normal" society. Shortly after the election, on May 6th, the book burnings began. The Jewish, gay, and obviously liberal Magnus Hirschfeld and his library of boundary-breaking literature was one of the very first targets. Thankfully, Hirschfeld was spared by virtue of being in Paris at the time (he would die in 1935, before the Nazis were able to invade France). His library wasn't so lucky.

This famous picture of the book burnings was taken after the Institute of Sexology had been raided. That's their books. Literature on so much about sexuality, eroticism, and gender, yes including their new work on trans people. This is the trans community's Alexandria. We're incredibly lucky that enough of it survived for Harry Benjamin and everyone who came after him was able to build on the Institute's work.

[Image ID: A black and white photo of the May Nazi book burning of the Institute of Sexology's library. A soldier, back facing the camera, is throwing a stack of books into the fire. In the background of the right side, a crowd is watching.]

As the Holocaust went on, the homosexuals of Germany became a targeted group. This did include transgender people, no matter what you say. To deny this reality is Holocaust denial. JK Rowling and everyone else who tries to pretend like this isn't reality is participating in that evil. You're agreeing with the Nazis.

But of course, you knew that already, didn't you?

Edit: Added image IDs. I apologize to those using screen readers for forgetting them. Please reblog this version instead.

[sheepgirlmaidtummy]

man. this whole thing pisses me off because like. even when people talk about staff having a history of hating trans women, that this isnt the first time, without fail black trans women are forgotten to be included again and again. im not surprised this caused such an uproar when the popular white woman gets deleted. nobody should be, its been that way like forever. some cunt in my inbox got annoyed i called rita a sex worker (lol? okay)

but i mentioned that in my post because so many black trans women have gotten removed from this site for their sex work alone, regardless of if it "broke community guidelines" or not, especially when tumblr live and the ads on this website are so fucking horny. idek what to say rn because like. this wont get as many notes as the posts talking about her will. the exploding car thing is gonna get more attention than the trans women on this site you dont actually care about listening to. ive been talking about how unfair it is to be a black tgirl on this site for years and nobody cares.

i love rita, we talked abit the other day and she's doing fine, dont get it twisted and think i hate her or some bs, she's a big fucking reason im not fucking homeless.

but part of why her deletion got to #1 trending on tumblr for multiple days in a row is that she's white

[foxyfexyll]

[thecosmicpunk]

Nex Benedict was an Indigenous, Two Spirit, Trans teenager who was murdered by three other students who attacked them in a school bathroom.

This is what we fight for, this is what we march for, this is what we have Pride for.

Because of the Anti-Trans hate and violence that is continuously being spewed.

Nex was a TEENAGER! WHO WAS BEATEN TO DEATH!

You say protect the children well NEX WAS A CHILD! WHERE WAS THEIR PROTECTION?

Nex I am so sorry, I'm so sorry this was done to you, you deserved to live a life full of love and joy. 💛💜🖤

Say his name, and never forget them.

Nex Benedict.

[talisidekick]

If a transgender person asks you to deadname and misgender them in front of certain people. Misgender them and deadname them in front of those people. It doesn't matter how icky or gross it may feel, it doesn't matter you'd rather be honest. It doesn't matter if there's more of you there. Certain people aren't safe, and honesty IS NOT the best policy when honesty could put them at serious risk. It doesn't matter if there's a crowd, because when there isn't shit goes down.

Be an ally, do what they ask. Understand that the trans person knows more about their situation than you do, and this includes who's safe and who's not. Some one can be "trans friendly" to other people, but not to people they know or specific people. Do as the trans person asks, yes it's uncomfortable, but it's 10 times worse if the person we don't trust finds out. 100 times worse if they have access to us when you're not around.

Respect trans peoples safety. Misgender and deadname when asked.

[b0tster]

steam still hasnt approved my fucming build but at least its finally warm enough for me to put on the classic bunlith fit so its not all bad ig,,

[caesthoffe]

One of our siblings was murdered recently, and you need to know about it.

TW // transphobia and violence against trans people

Brianna Ghey was a 16-year-old trans girl from Warrington, England. On Saturday, February 11th 2023, Brianna was found dead on the side of a park with multiple stab wounds. Two 15-year-olds have been taken into custody in connection with her murder.

People in the Warrington area have alleged that Brianna was being bullied in school, and that neither the administration nor the police did anything.

Despite this, local police have said there is no evidence that the attack was hate-based and most news articles don't mention her status as a trans woman. This is deliberate. This is genocide by the hands of transphobes and TERFs.

Britain does not have gender self-identification (your legal gender being determined by how you identify and not any arbitrary medical requirements), meaning even in her death she will be deadnamed and misgendered on her death certificate.

She deserved so much better.

Mourn the dead, and fight like hell for the living.

EDIT: A verified GoFundMe has been set up for Brianna.

[grandknightbird]

STOP!!!

listen to me!!!!

LISTEN❗️

i luv trans boys :3

<3

[thebean-17]

TW: Suicide, conversion therapy, religion

In my opinion, it's not fair to compromise your gender identity just to please others. I don't think it should be compromised to begin with. I've heard many people, especially those close to me, express the idea that if someone were to transition or come out as gay or bisexual, that "they should be aware of the potential consequences and know that people aren't going to accept them." (This is real btw).

LGBTQ+ folks are well aware of these realities, which is why Pride Month exists and why we continuously advocate for our rights to simply be ourselves as human beings among others. The need to conceal our sexuality and gender identity also stems from these challenges, because of people not accepting us.

But I repeat, it's not fair to compromise your gender identity just to please others. If someone gives you an ultimatum, saying they'll leave, resent you, or that you'll make your relationship/family unhappy if you transition, it's better to let go of that toxic situation. By doing so, you're freeing yourself to walk your own path instead of being confined to someone else's expectations. That person has proven to you that they are not worth fighting for, nor are they worth the headache. And yes, I am aware that people go through different experiences, some that are harsher than others if they come out to someone, and it's unfortunate.

But why sacrifice YOUR identity? Why compromise on something that can't be compromised to begin with?

Please, don't even consider going through conversion therapy to salvage a relationship, whether it's with family, a partner, or a friend. Trust me, it's not worth it. Conversion therapy is nothing but a messed-up way to manipulate and brainwash someone. Being transgender is not a choice, and someone cannot simply "stop being trans." Gender identity is a deeply ingrained part of a person's identity, and attempting to suppress or deny it can have serious negative consequences for an individual's well-being.

The rate for transgendered and non-binary youth who have considered suicide is around 45%.

"LGBTQ youth are not inherently prone to suicide risk because of their sexual orientation or gender identity but rather placed at higher risk because of how they are mistreated and stigmatized in society." - The Trevor Project

Another thing that bothers me is how some people bring religion into the discussion. They say things like, "Why would someone want to transition when they're already beautiful?" or "Transitioning is going against God," or even "You're messing up the body that God gave you."

I apologize, but expressing these views can be more harmful than helpful. The underlying assumption that being transgender is inherently wrong or against the natural order can be hurtful and dismissive towards transgender individuals. Being transgender simply means that someone's gender identity doesn't match the sex they were assigned at birth. It's not about "messing up" one's body; it's a natural expression of their authentic self.

Not only that, being trans isn't just about external beauty, rather it's about it is about reducing/alleviating gender dysphoria, finding inner congruence, and living authentically. And don't you think by saying "they're already beautiful the way they are" implies that the person isn't going to be beautiful after they've transitioned?

One thing I often come across is the misconception that being transgender is just a trendy thing. But the truth is, being transgender is not a trend at all. It's not some new fad. It's simply another aspect of human diversity, just like bisexuality, being gay, or lesbian. We need to shift our perspective and stop treating it as something new. It's not limited to America either; it's a global reality. Saying that "Being trans is a trend" is a harmful narrative that trivializes the experiences of transgender individuals. And no, people aren't identifying as trans due to social contagion. It's just people being sick and tired of continually being silenced, quiet, and dealing with bigotry.

And just because it appears to be a trend doesn't necessarily mean it is. What is becoming a trend is awareness of gender dysphoria. What is trending is the acceptance for trans folk to be who they are in USA and Canada. Being able to access healthcare is a trend. The underlying condition, however, is not. And this statement might not apply for other countries that still treat non-binary and trans people like dirt. This isn't to say trends are bad, as the examples I mentioned. But when people say that being genderqueer is trendy means that the person is saying that we're just doing it for attention.

This person I used to know, my ex, assumed that I started using he/she/they pronouns simply because I travelled to the USA (never travelled) and got influenced or confused. They never bothered to ask for any explanation or inquire about my background. Simply put, we know why they're my ex and continue to stay as such. 💅

Being different isn't trendy, conformity is.

Check out the history of left-handed people. They used to get labelled as the devil, witches, or just plain unlucky. They faced suspicion, discrimination, and even got imprisoned or persecuted. Some were even forced to tie down or sit on their left hand. The reason we see more lefties nowadays isn't some magical switch, it's because society has become more accepting of differences. In recent decades, people have become more tolerant, and that's why we have a greater number of left-handed individuals. It's because of acceptance.

Throughout human history, transgender and queer individuals have existed in different countries and cultures. So, it's completely incorrect and misinformed to suggest that they are seeking attention or it's just a fad.

Christine Jorgensen (1926-1989) - An American trans woman who became widely known for having one of the first publicly-known gender reassignment surgeries in the 1950s. She had a successful career as an actress, singer, and recording artist. Jorgensen was drafted into the U.S. Army during World War II. After she served as a military clerical worker, Jorgensen attended several schools, worked, and pursued a photography career. During this time, she learned about sex reassignment surgery and travelled to Europe, where in Copenhagen, Denmark, she obtained special permission to undergo a series of operations beginning in 1952. Source: Wikipedia.

Lili Ilse Elvenes, better known as Lili Elbe or Elbe (1882-1931) - A Danish painter and transgender woman who underwent gender reassignment surgery in the early 1930s. Her story was portrayed in the book "The Danish Girl" and later adapted into a film. Read more on Wikipedia.

Alan L. Hart (1890-1962) - An American physician, radiologist, tuberculosis researcher, writer, and novelist. Hart pioneered the use of x-ray photography in tuberculosis detection and helped implement TB screening programs that saved thousands of lives. As a fiction author, Hart published over 9 short stories and 4 novels, which incorporated drama, romance, and medical themes. Source: Wikipedia.

Albert Cashier (1843-1915) - An Irish-born immigrant who served as a soldier in the Union Army during the American Civil War. Cashier was assigned female at birth but lived as a man throughout his life. Read more on Wikipedia.

In ancient Greece, Phrygia (a kingdom in Asia Minor), and Rome, there were priests called Galli (singular: Gallus) who served the goddess Cybele, also known as the Great Mother of the Gods or Magna Mater in Rome, and her consort Attis. These priests, who were male-bodied, dressed in saffron robes, wore makeup, adorned themselves with pendants and earrings, had long hair, used perfumes, practiced self-castration, and participated in rituals and practices associated with femininity. The origins of this cult are believed to be in Mesopotamia, with later influence in Greece. Some scholars speculate that these priests may have been trans women.

Other articles or resources on the Galli:

→ Galli: Ancient Roman Priests by Nikolai Endres

→ The priests and priestesses – the Galli and the Archigallus

→ Don’t be a Drag, Just be a Priest: The Clothing and Identity of the Galli of Cybele in the Roman Republic and Empire

Hijras, also known as Aravani, Jagappa, or Kinnar individuals, are male-bodied people who identify as trans women or fall under the trans or non-binary umbrella. They are recognized as a distinct third gender that are neither man or woman. Hijras are believed to possess special abilities to grant blessings or cast curses related to fertility and marriage. While "Hijra" is commonly used in South Asia, in Pakistan, community activists advocate for the use of the inclusive and socially conscious term "khwaja sira." This term encompasses individuals who identify as transgender, intersex, cross-dressers, gender non-conforming individuals, or eunuchs.

"The Hijra have been subject to discrimination, harassment, and persecution for their genderqueer self-identification. Along with the queer community, Hijras have been targeted by law enforcement and government officials under Section 377. This law was used to criminalize any queer sexual acts and has been used to justify discrimination and mistreatment of the LGBTQ+ community since its enactment in British colonial era India." - UAB (Institute for Human Rights Blog)

Other articles or resources on Hijra:

→ The Third Gender and Hijras

→ Discrimination and social exclusion of third-gender population (Hijra) in Bangladesh

→ The paradox of recognition: hijra, third gender and sexual rights in Bangladesh

→ Hijras, the Third Gender in India: GAYCATION by VICE TV (Video)

→ The third gender: India's Hijras campaign for change by ABC News Australia (Video)

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It is worth noting that the concept of gender and sexuality in ancient cultures may differ from contemporary understandings, and it is important to approach historical interpretations with caution and cultural context. Especially with the resources that I provide below.

Other articles and resources on trans, genderqueer, cross-dressers and non-binary, or LGBTQ+ lives:

Transgender Lives in the Middle Ages through Art, Literature, and Medicine - by Roland Betancourt

Ancient Mesopotamian Transgender and Non-Binary Identities - by Morg Daniels

Evidence for Trans Lives in Sumer - by Cheryl Morgan

Two-Spirit - from Indian Health Services

An Introduction to the Health of Two-Spirit People: Historical, Contemporary and Emergent Issues - by Sarah Hunt

Glossary of Terms for LGBTQIA+ folk - from the Human Rights Campaign

Transgender term coinage - from Wikipedia

LGBT themes in Greek and Roman mythology - from Wikipedia

LGBT themes in mythology - from Wikipedia

Well that's all for this post. If there was anything that is considered misinformation, offensive, crude, or there was something that needed appropriate credit then please let me know but be respectful. If there's other sources or resources you wish to put, then send me a message, make a comment, or you can simply reblog. This just started from a rant into something educational.

It's better to be educational, explain, and give reasons than to scream and yell at someone how they're wrong, so keep that in mind. Ciao! 👋

[dalekofchaos]

JK Rowling is in full Holocaust denial now.

Harry Potter fans, here is your favorite author doing Holocaust denial that I've only ever heard from the most farthest of far right idealogues. She's been posting about this continually after being presented with documentation of repression and murder.

There is evidence that it happened.

The source of the article

The Nazis targeted and burnt valuable trans research. This is fact. It’s concerning how far she’s falling down the extreme anti-trans rabbit hole & denying reality. She encourages disinformation that’s harming trans people.

“In the midst of the burning, Joseph Goebbels gave a political speech to a crowd of around 40,000 people”

They literally had a political rally in the middle of burning the institutes library. The fact that Rowling would try to deny this is really sick.

But at this point I'm not surprised about anything this vile woman says. She surrounds herself around with Neo-Nazis and her beliefs has led to actual deaths of Trans people.

Let me be perfectly clear. If you are denying the Holocaust in any shape or form, you are a fucking Nazi. JK Rowling is a fucking Nazi.

Update. George Takei came for her ass

[iexcistoutofspite]

no, dear transphobes. I do not want your cis kids to be trans and go though surgeries when they're only 10. I want our trans kids, to become trans adults. I want them to have a better, safer future. I don't want to hear about another suicide by a trans minor, because they were so severely bullied and couldn't take it anymore. I don't want to hear about another trans teenager being murdered, just because they exist. if you can't understand such simple thing as this, there is something really wrong with you.

[politijohn]

Source

A third red state BLOCKS anti-trans legislation from becoming law.

Kudos to all the brave activists fighting their states hard on their bigoted legislation.

[thecosmicpunk]

Righteous Torrence 'Chevy' Hill was a 35 year old Black Trans Man who was murdered in Atlanta, Georgia last week.

He was the owner of an LGBTQ salon, meant to give Black/Queer folks a safe place to just be.

He was a father, a brother, a son, a friend.

Rest In Power and Rest peacefully Chevy

His story is not getting nearly enough attention.

💙💖💙💖