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Lead Data Scientist, activist, survivor. Was actually assaulted by an actual right-wing terrorist. Opinions belong only to me, especially the bad ones. she/they

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    1. Emily G‏Verified account @EmilyGorcenski 31 Mar 2016

      Drag is inseparable from trans history. In fact, trans realization in many cultures is in many ways isomorphic to modern drag. >

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    2. Emily G‏Verified account @EmilyGorcenski 31 Mar 2016
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      It is a way that many trans people begin to self explore gender. It shines a light on the fragility of modern gender constructs. >

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    3. Emily G‏Verified account @EmilyGorcenski 31 Mar 2016
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      But drag, particularly cis perception of drag, can be extremely harmful to many trans people, particularly pre-transition. >

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    4. Emily G‏Verified account @EmilyGorcenski 31 Mar 2016
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      This stems from its links to sexuality and hypersexuality, and in a trans culture actively barraged by AGP accusations, this nauseates some.

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      Emily G‏Verified account @EmilyGorcenski 31 Mar 2016

      Because #TDOV is very much an effort to get cis folks to see trans folks' needs, the use of drag in celebrations give many a bit of pause. >

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        2. Emily G‏Verified account @EmilyGorcenski 31 Mar 2016
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          In short, we are already afraid cis people see us as perverts, and linking drag to trans identity doesn't give us lots of confidence. >

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        3. Emily G‏Verified account @EmilyGorcenski 31 Mar 2016
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          But, we cannot erase trans history. Köçekler, for example, as just as important to us globally as anything else.

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        4. Emily G‏Verified account @EmilyGorcenski 31 Mar 2016
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          So including drag at a #TDOV celebration is important. It is as important to our heritage as Stonewall or HB2. >

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        5. Emily G‏Verified account @EmilyGorcenski 31 Mar 2016
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          But when drag is _so often_ performed in gay nightclubs, where it is used to mock women and trans folk, and is deliberately sexualized, >

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        6. Emily G‏Verified account @EmilyGorcenski 31 Mar 2016
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          > in an effort to make trans folk uncomfortable, it makes a lot of trans folk feel like someone is taking TDOV away from them.

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        7. Emily G‏Verified account @EmilyGorcenski 31 Mar 2016
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          So include drag if you must. But it *must* be aware of the harm it can cause. And you *must* respect the visceral discomfort it causes >

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        8. Emily G‏Verified account @EmilyGorcenski 31 Mar 2016
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          in the people who are supposed to be celebrating. Use it to represent and celebrate our history. Let people have a safe space if needed.

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        9. Emily G‏Verified account @EmilyGorcenski 31 Mar 2016
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          And most importantly, let's not pretend like exclusion doesn't already happen. And excluding some trans folks to make a safe space >

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        10. Emily G‏Verified account @EmilyGorcenski 31 Mar 2016
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          for others is precisely what the trans POC community regularly needs, so that their voices and experiences can also be heard.

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        11. Emily G‏Verified account @EmilyGorcenski 31 Mar 2016
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          So let it be a celebration. And let people opt out. And don't let cis folks think that this is everything we are. It's hard enough. Fin.

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