Five reasons WHY trans men need increased visibility 1. Transandrophobia is at the core of arguments for gatekeeping (protecting 'girls' from being transed) 2. Testosterone as a controlled substance means trans men face barriers to access and criminal penalties for DIY.
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Replying to @e_urq
1. Can you provide a source for point 4? This contradicts what I’ve read. 2. Can you explain how “transandrophobia” is different from general transphobic and misogynistic elements in society?
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Replying to @Nat_Buchbinder
The 2015 US Transgender Survey was the source I would have cited as well (ty
@menysnoweballes!). While not perfect (I wouldn't necessarily cite the exact percentages without hedging) I think it provides strong evidence for my #4. Attempt at answering your next q to follow....1 reply 0 retweets 5 likes -
I use 'transandrophobia' to describe the unique combination of misogyny and transphobia that only trans men face. It is different from general transphobia bc its targets are trans men alone (often referred to as 'girls' by the transphobe). 1/2
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And, it is different from general misogyny because, while it is based in misogynistic beliefs, it is specifically concerned with transition or some aspect of trans life. Example: Abigail Shrier's "Irreversible Damage: The Transgender Craze Seducing Our Daughters" 2/2
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Great points
I'd also add the parallels with (male) homophobia, in terms of "not being man enough" or being "effeminate. There's a huge intersection of a whole heap of different elements of masculinity at it's most toxic right there.2 replies 0 retweets 2 likes
People who split hairs would probably say that's also based in misogyny... but mostly I want to say yeah, there's a funny transversal you do as a trans man where you go from "crazy girl faking it" to "man but bad at it by being too feminine " to "one of the good ones".
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True, misogyny really has so many forms in which it fucks ppls over!
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