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sexta-feira, abril 18, 2008

Um excelente vídeo, com uma leitura que num determinado ponto de vista, pode ser comparável à luta diária que qualquer transexual conhece demasiado bem. A determinação em ser-se quem se é posta à prova até ao limite. Espero que apreciem...




[Europe]
European governments warned to address teenage
Excerpt: Suicidality among young lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender people is more frequent than among the general teenage population, the PACE resolution noted. "This heightened risk is not a function of their sexual orientation or gender identity, but of the stigmatisation, marginalisation and discrimination which they experience because of their sexual orientation or gender identity."

[USA] [Blog/Commentary]
Guest Author: Quetzalli Cold Thunder
During the IFGE Conference, I heard the term 'berdache' mentioned A LOT. In fact, at a session regarding transgenderism and Native People, folks continued to use the term after the presenter said that among Native People it is derogatory, that he respected their opinion and that he would prefer that the term not be used.

[USA] [Commentary]
COLUMN: Gay rights affect all people
Excerpt: I am not merely asking for tolerance. No, I'm asking for acceptance and understanding. Because fundamentally, this isn't about homosexuals, bisexuals or transgender people. It's about human beings. It's about affording everyone the dignity they deserve - in marriage, in employment, etc. And until we recognize that, we have a long way to go before the constitutional promises of equality and justice are actualized.

[USA]
[Letters to the Editor] Pregnant man rebuts transgender arguments
[Blog/Commentary] Drive-By Defamation Of Transgender People By Boston Globe Columnist
Alum criticized for transphobic remarks