By the 1960’s there were Chapters formed in Chicago, Los Angeles, and New York. The original materials are held in off-site storage by the Lesbian Herstory Archives. It's making it worse for themselves. then there afre things like movie stars who win Oscar's for their portrayal of Trans people, but only get to say one sentence about the discrimkination they have to suffer in their lives, because they don't have the time to say anything more. Trans women in particular, or those people who are born male who are even the slightest bit feminine are and always have been the largest and most painted targets for both homophobic and transphobic violence (which I define as a concrete, vile, hatred, irrational fear, or violence be is interpersonal or systemic against Trans people).

Gold, and the many others of his ilk, are sheep in wolf's clothing. I'd like to see an apology from Mr. Gold too, Dana. On those rare occasions when I've heard seemingly anti-gay remarks, or stereotypical misconceptions about gay men, from Transgender associates, I've always attributed them either to the individual's poor judgement or unintended ignorance, and not to all Trans folk everywhere, and whereever possible made them an excuse for discussion - the very courtesy the Transgender community has afforded me.

And that makes it harder for the rest of us to express our butch sides.

I know there has been much progress and the LGBT community has come a long way. In his own way, Ron moved a lot of cis people a little closer to understanding transgender issues a little better, even in his ignorance of the gravity of what he was claiming. I love being a man! You give me much to think about. I have thought for a long time that feminism had the best understanding of why gay men were reviled in society: they're seen as traitors to "manhood" because they "take on the role" (sexually) and even act like (at least the more gender variant amongst us) women. My partner is transgendered. I joined PFLAG the day my son came out to me as gay, and I've met the most wonderful people in my support meetings, through the years.

If I'm gay I'm ok because they're gay too but if I'm trans it's not ok because they get tarred with the same brush by the general public. It was no big deal. These accommodationist groups encouraged gay people to "act normal" and fit in (lesbians belong in dresses, gay men don't), and recruited prominent "experts" like psychiatrists and … Demonizing ”the other” in order to feel better about oneself is an old story and certenly not restricted to any one group.

I came here to learn something. French historian Michel Foucault is famous for championing the idea that, as of the 19th century, "the sodomite had been a temporary aberration; the homosexual was now a species.". Since getting involved in LGBT activism I have come to know many others. You add a voice of sanity in an otherwise mostly transphobic world. Cette dernière, membre active jusqu’à présent, avait déjà été à l’initiative de l’ouverture de la section new-yorkaise de la DOB en 1958.

'Asexuals' and 'Athiests' both of whom stated that since they were discriminated against so fiercely in our society they felt much more comfortable joining the Queers... and were very well accepted. Hi Carol - I guess you could call me a straight woman, although these days I consider myself more as a part of the gay community. I pretty much always thought the GLB/T divide was primarily a power play thing. I never thought of the Mattachine Society as an accommodationist group, usually because I associate Harry Hay with the Radical Faeries, which embrace genderqueer expressions.

You mention, Antonia, that Simon LeVay is kickass in the field of sexual orientation. How might the the Human couple in bed define it? We need to be on the offensive with Mr. Gold and tonight while driving home and listenting to Michaelangelo Signoreli's radio show on OutQ radio, he announced that due to all this fuss on Bilerico, he will be talking about Mr. gold's post next week on his show.

Here are just a few scenarios to exemplify my intent of the preceding paragraph: 1. Your sarcastic attack relative to civil rights for other disenfranchied groups is a total non sequitor here.

I owe that to them, myself - and my trans brothers and sisters. Btw, only a few weeks ago, you suggested Simon LeVay should write for Bilerico, even though anyone allied with the trans community would know him to be a pretty classic transphobe researcher who is closely allied to Bailey/Blanchard/CMAH. They are sometimes criticized for only appealing to a particular demographic, and failing to embrace a radical perspective.

I will summarize the first part of my article here, with more included in a Part II. How might the gay male (or lesbian) communities define that, NOT knowing the "op state" of the one woman? Also, I don't know what a "transgender" is, but I know a lot of trans men and women. I don't like being associated with the drag queen/king or the cd/tv world but those are the only segment of the trans population that lgb people see. for instance, in my relationship with my boyfriend, one of us was assigned male at birth and one of us has transitioned to male. Q: What are the sources of transphobia? The Video Project began in 1987 and was sponsored by the Lesbian Herstory Educational Foundation Inc. (The other is Pam's House Blend.) I was genuinely attracted to Paul, but really was unsure of things. I also agree that we gay men have lots of issues about gender variation amongst ourselves despite the fact that IT is there. The interviews gathered here focus on the formation and impact of the many DOB chapters that were formed around the country. So why should we be surprised when a long marginalized group seeks to raise itself up on the backs of another marginalized group. was written on this blog (like the one we both commented on involving Simon LeVay)? No clue.

Trans women are no exception to this --By virtue of transition we are pubicly embodying a love of women's bodies, making us suspect and targets. 2. When the Daughters of Bilitis released their magazine almost 10 years later the suffering Sapphists were relieved.

Canada does not get a pass on its bullshit lgbt community dynamics. The inverse is also true.

Where have posts like this been while lots of other b.s. Stonewall and Its Fissures (1969 - 1995) ely visible in the political sphere.

As far as your threat that you intend to actively work against the interests of transgender people because we are not "nice people" -- this sounds like the workings of an immature person. this happens with the upcoming conference in dallas in febuary.

To deride people for pursuing any of them is insane and delusional. ( Log Out /  They were also looked down upon because they violated cultural norms of sexual behavior through gender ambiguity, visible androgyny and genderqueerness, thus violating the accommodationist idea that they are "just like you." I find it disgusting when Cis-Het men try to strip gay men of their identities as men/males/masculine/butch; I see it as a symptom of Oppositional Sexism (See Julia Serano's book for a longer explaination). Gay people who attack transgender identity (as well as transgender people who attack gay identity) are making it worse for themselves. So examine your reactions to my two proposed experiments. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sh1qWZWNGGE&feature=fvw

Or did they affect you more deeply, in a very visceral and emotive way? The post hurt many of our readers across the spectrum of sexual orientation and gender identity. I want George Miller hearing this. I would draw you attention to the work of V.S. When anyone tries to define masculine and feminine, what do those terms really mean? A Dialogue with Ron Gold - Part II

He ignores the context of the times, however. It was like watching Fox News in a room full of liberal pinheads...shock TV! L’idée étant d’avoir un endroit pour danser tranquillement, en toute intimité, puisque danser avec une personne du même sexe dans l’espace public était illégal.

Jillian, I have a lot of respect for you and all the tremendous work you've done on ENDA and workplace issues. Of course, that doesn't stop me from listening to her every day. Gays and lesbians campaigned for acceptance by suggesting that they were "just like you," but with the single (but extremely significant) exception of partners of the same sex. It is unfortunate that someone of Mr. Gold's stature in the history of LGBT activism has such damning views of a part of our society that already has a lot of dislike (if not hate) to contend with.