I think it’s a bit harsh to call someone transphobic for not understanding something. It’s not an integral part of everyone’s life, so educate them and be patient with them. If they want to learn more about the differences that’s already a great thing.
I think it’s a bit harsh to call someone transphobic for not understanding something
Hmmm, I wouldn’t necessarily consider it harsh. Our current societies are unfortunately transphobic, so not being exposed to trans issues is leads to transphobic attitudes and points of view. Transphobia doesn’t exclusively mean “overt hatred of trans people”, also internalized attitudes and thoughts such as oversexualization, stereotypes, etc.
tbf its not transphobic to be confused. i understand how it can be confusing with ladyboys, femboys, tomboys, transfems, transmascs, cds, etc. and all their differences and nuances
transphobes will likely confuse cross-dressing with being trans too.
I think it’s a bit harsh to call someone transphobic for not understanding something. It’s not an integral part of everyone’s life, so educate them and be patient with them. If they want to learn more about the differences that’s already a great thing.
Hmmm, I wouldn’t necessarily consider it harsh. Our current societies are unfortunately transphobic, so not being exposed to trans issues is leads to transphobic attitudes and points of view. Transphobia doesn’t exclusively mean “overt hatred of trans people”, also internalized attitudes and thoughts such as oversexualization, stereotypes, etc.
tbf its not transphobic to be confused. i understand how it can be confusing with ladyboys, femboys, tomboys, transfems, transmascs, cds, etc. and all their differences and nuances
To be confused that requires them to try to think about it outside of them watching porn