Transsexed History: OUR history

Queerasfck · 05-31-2010, 11:08 AM

Kate Bornstein, activist, author, all around cool lady.

http://www.katebornstein.com/KatePag..._bornstein.htm

firie · 05-31-2010, 12:56 PM

The Well of Loneliness
September 5, 2009 by transactivist
I finished reading The Well of Loneliness last night.

As a novel it’s not fantastic. The plot plods along in a relatively predictable fashion, following Stephen – the protagonist – as they grow up, get a job, and meet people. The writing is mediocre and occasionally quite dull.

As a giant “fuck you” to the world, it’s very powerful and still disturbingly relevant. The story follows Stephen, a female-assigned “invert”. Invert is a late nineteenth century/early twentieth century term that’s often said to refer to homosexuality, but there’s a whole body of literature out there discussing whether or not it’s more to do with gender identity than sexuality. It’s now considered somewhat backward to associate lesbianism with necessary masculinity, which has led to a great deal of criticism by latter-day activists. However, if Stephen – and other female-assigned inverts such as Jamie – are seen as trans men, everything begins to make a whole lot more sense. Certainly Stephen’s story often reads more like that of a trans man than a lesbian.

I’ve come across several pieces that describe The Well of Loneliness as a plea for tolerance. It strikes me more as a demand for tolerance, and one that’s still disturbingly relevant. The condemnation of those “good people” who oppress others for differing from society’s norms still holds true. The demand to accept the very existence of those who transcend sexual and gender stereotypes still holds true.

Italics are the blog article, not me.

The_Lady_Snow · 05-31-2010, 12:59 PM

S. Bear Bergman

Liam · 06-28-2010, 06:10 PM

Stonewall vets:

http://www.stonewallvets.org/

firie · 06-28-2010, 07:19 PM

An interesting write up on Stonewall Vet Miss Major, including links on her current work, here.

Alpha Dog · 06-29-2010, 10:12 AM

From Female to Male - The Life of Jack Bee Garland by Louis Sullivan

The story, aside from being penned by a great Trans activist (Lou Sullivan) is based on the life of Jack Bee Garland - Jack finally gets the recognition he deserves as a pioneer explorer who ventured across gender boundaries to invent his own life. Jack Bee Garland b 1869 d 1936 in San Francisco.

EnderD_503 · 07-09-2010, 01:02 PM

I was wondering if anyone knew of any FtM athletes who competed on mens teams or as men. The only one I've heard of is the aforementioned pioneer Michael Dillon who competed on a men's rowing team after his transition, and lately I've been wondering if there have been more. Or even if there's anyone around these parts who has competed on mens teams beyond house leagues. If anyone has any info that'd be great.

05-31-2010, 11:08 AM	#1
Queerasfck Senior Member How Do You Identify?: still ballin' Relationship Status: Triple X Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: west side Posts: 2,544 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 5,716 Thanked 6,488 Times in 1,638 Posts Rep Power: 21474854	Kate Bornstein, activist, author, all around cool lady. http://www.katebornstein.com/KatePag..._bornstein.htm __________________ http://www.advertisingarchives.co.uk...28750fb328.jpg

05-31-2010, 12:56 PM	#2
firie Timed Out How Do You Identify?: . Relationship Status: . Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: . Posts: 204 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 191 Thanked 469 Times in 128 Posts Rep Power: 0	Cool blog: Trans Youth Takes on the World re: John Radclyffe Hall's "Well of Loneliness" The Well of Loneliness September 5, 2009 by transactivist I finished reading The Well of Loneliness last night. As a novel it’s not fantastic. The plot plods along in a relatively predictable fashion, following Stephen – the protagonist – as they grow up, get a job, and meet people. The writing is mediocre and occasionally quite dull. As a giant “fuck you” to the world, it’s very powerful and still disturbingly relevant. The story follows Stephen, a female-assigned “invert”. Invert is a late nineteenth century/early twentieth century term that’s often said to refer to homosexuality, but there’s a whole body of literature out there discussing whether or not it’s more to do with gender identity than sexuality. It’s now considered somewhat backward to associate lesbianism with necessary masculinity, which has led to a great deal of criticism by latter-day activists. However, if Stephen – and other female-assigned inverts such as Jamie – are seen as trans men, everything begins to make a whole lot more sense. Certainly Stephen’s story often reads more like that of a trans man than a lesbian. I’ve come across several pieces that describe The Well of Loneliness as a plea for tolerance. It strikes me more as a demand for tolerance, and one that’s still disturbingly relevant. The condemnation of those “good people” who oppress others for differing from society’s norms still holds true. The demand to accept the very existence of those who transcend sexual and gender stereotypes still holds true. Italics are the blog article, not me.

05-31-2010, 12:59 PM	#3
The_Lady_Snow MILLION $$$ PUSSY How Do You Identify?: Kinky, Raw, Perverted, Uber Queer Alpha Femme Preferred Pronoun?: Iconic Ms. Relationship Status: Keeper of 3, only one has the map to my freckles Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: La Reina del Sur Posts: 22,488 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 32,231 Thanked 80,077 Times in 15,670 Posts Rep Power: 21474874	S. Bear Bergman __________________ "If you’re going to play these dirty games of ours, then you might as well indulge completely. It’s all about turning back into an animal and that’s the beauty of it. Place your guilt on the sidewalk and take a blow torch to it (guilt is usually worthless anyway). Be perverted, be filthy, do things that mannered people shouldn’t do. If you’re going to be gross then go for it and don’t wimp out."---Master Aiden

06-28-2010, 06:10 PM	#4
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06-29-2010, 10:12 AM	#6
Alpha Dog Junior Member How Do You Identify?: XXX Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Earth Posts: 56 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 147 Thanked 117 Times in 47 Posts Rep Power: 60549	From Female to Male - The Life of Jack Bee Garland by Louis Sullivan The story, aside from being penned by a great Trans activist (Lou Sullivan) is based on the life of Jack Bee Garland - Jack finally gets the recognition he deserves as a pioneer explorer who ventured across gender boundaries to invent his own life. Jack Bee Garland b 1869 d 1936 in San Francisco. __________________ Alpha Dog

06-28-2010, 07:19 PM	#5
firie Timed Out How Do You Identify?: . Relationship Status: . Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: . Posts: 204 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 191 Thanked 469 Times in 128 Posts Rep Power: 0	An interesting write up on Stonewall Vet Miss Major, including links on her current work, here.

07-09-2010, 01:02 PM	#7
EnderD_503 Member How Do You Identify?: Queer, trans guy, butch Preferred Pronoun?: Male pronouns Relationship Status: Relationship Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Canada Posts: 1,329 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 4,090 Thanked 3,878 Times in 1,022 Posts Rep Power: 21474853	I was wondering if anyone knew of any FtM athletes who competed on mens teams or as men. The only one I've heard of is the aforementioned pioneer Michael Dillon who competed on a men's rowing team after his transition, and lately I've been wondering if there have been more. Or even if there's anyone around these parts who has competed on mens teams beyond house leagues. If anyone has any info that'd be great.