I understand (same for me btw). You don't remember what made you start to do that though?
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No. I'm wondering if the oppression existed when the words didn't. If it did, why were there no words to describe it?
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Usually terms for prejudice & oppression come into being when society realises its wrong to oppress people.
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In this case one axis of oppression replaces another though. Words used to describe one axis of oppression (gender) were coined to replace
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I'm going to leave it here. Trans ppl face prejudice for being trans. That is a bad thing however you define it.
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I'm not denying that. I'm trying to figure out how we can stand up for 2 oppressed groups when defending one erodes the rights of the other.
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That's what we all have to work out. I am writing a thing on this right now re: military, changing rooms, children's bodily integrity etc
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I agree it's a debate to be had. Meanwhile laws reflecting these new definitions are being passed though. What's your view on this?
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That I'd like to stop discussing this after about ten hours. Please accept this coz I'd rather not mute someone who will discuss civilly.
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