Reflection 4: Transformative—On America and Transgenderism


"Transgender" is an umbrella term used to describe people whose gender identity differs from the sex they were assigned at birth. For trans people, the sex they were born and their own internal gender identity may not align—what the medical community now refers to as "gender dysphoria." Some may go so far as to "transition" to become their opposite sex. Others, may remain their birth sex, but identify as various genders (e.g. queergender, non-binary, gender fluid, etc.). Encouraged by the success of the gay rights movement, many trans Americans, specifically those who've transitioned, have become both more visible—and vocal—in the past 20 years. In fact, trans politicians, athletes, actors, and service members have made major strides in American society. But just as gay Americans were met with resistance, so too do trans people. Conservatives have met the rise in trans visibility with anti-trans bathroom laws, bans of trans athletes, weakened job protection, limitations on healthcare access, and exclusions in military service. Now, with an impending second Trump Administration, trans-Americans remain on edge. What does the future hold for trans rights in the US, both in the short and long term? Finally, how long will it take trans people to see the kinds of acceptance that other Americans take for granted?

Include at least two of the following in your discussion:

Requirements:
  • MLA Style, including parenthetical citations and works cited
  • ≈500 words

Due: Fri 12.6 (via Canvas)

 

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