Caitlyn Jenner transgender openess has brought positive
change to the transgender community. Really? Has it? One of the first things I did
after watching the media outlets mention Caitlyn Jenner was searched the name
Caitlyn Jenner. One of the first things that came up was the phrase
“transgender is beautiful”. Instead of the media attracting attention to
Caitlyn’s “beauty” they should focus on how difficult it is for a transgender
to have a normal life. Last year about 226 transgender people were murdered,
this does not include the number of suicidal
and attempted suicides. Another important fact the media should note is
that transgenders have a higher chance of being abuse due to their color and
economical status. Caitlyn and the media should take advantage of the moment to
educate people on how much abuse transgenders go through.
Much suffering has happens when people fear change and don't bother to understand or have empathy about the subject. This class has elements to try and discover new ways of thinking things through and researching the unknown as well as further understanding ourselves.
ReplyDeleteI don't know which article you're talking about, and I certainly don't know much about the struggles of the transgender community in general, but it sounds to me that this should be something to be celebrated. I'm not saying that the problems and tragedies of the transgender community should be pushed under the rug, but there is a time and place for it. It sounds to me like this was a win for the community; a famous person coming out must be very encouraging. I'm sure it's better to see articles mention the beauty aspect rather than something negative.
ReplyDeletePerhaps now that Caitlyn Jenner has been public about it, it will make it easier for the transgender community to bring awareness to the general public, and perhaps give those afraid of coming out the courage to do so. Having a celebrity can help many causes!
You're right we should be celebrating that Caitlyn Jenner finally revealed her true identity, but just like you many people don't know the struggles of the transgender community. My viewpoint is that Caitlyn should use her popularity to help the transgender community and actually make a difference.
ReplyDeleteWhile she has been accepted by many, it is interesting how upset others are over the subject. There has actually been people talking about wanting to take his Olympic medals away because he is now a woman, as if he was not physically a man at the time of winning them. Personally I think it is a beautiful thing that after all these years in the spotlight she does not have to repress who she really is anymore. Is she a hero? Depends on who you ask really, but she is someone to look up to for how brave she has been sharing her story with the world.
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