"All people are not heterosexual. Heterosexuality is not superior and is not the norm by which all other sexual orientation and gender identities are measured." --Burnaby, B.C. Schools Draft Policy #5.45

Friday, August 30, 2013

Transgender Women and Gender Stereotypes

Want to get your nails done? What color do you want? Golden peach? Magic purple? Peacock blue? A neutral cream color for a minimalist look that says "demure"? How about different shades for different seasons? Metallics are nice. A pedicure to go along with your manicure? Mani-pedis are stress relievers, aren't they? How about a polish that changes color in sunlight? Maybe you'd like some nail stickers, too? Purple butterflies? Milky off-pink flowers? Zebra stripes? A hatched pattern of diagonal lines?

Whatever you want! It's up to you! Unless you're a transgender woman, because that's engaging in gender stereotypes, and gender stereotypes are wrong.

How about your hair? Want to get your hair done?  Bangs? Beehive? Bob? Bouffant, braid, or bun? Layered? Feathered? Long and straight? Short and curly? Page boy? Perm? Pigtails? French bob? Pixie? Experiment with the one that's right for you. What face shape do you have? There's an alluring hairstyle that's just right for your face shape. How about hair coloring to go with your cut? What color do you want? Ruby fusion? Chocolate cherry? Light brown? Light blonde? Off brown? Deep black? Cover up the gray?

Whatever you want! It's up to you! Unless you're a transgender woman, because that's engaging in gender stereotypes, and gender stereotypes are wrong.

How about some clothes? Where do you want to shop? Forever 21? Target? Wal -Mart? JC Penny? Urban Outfitters? Go Jane? Old Navy? Nordstrom? Lord & Taylor? Kohls? Macy's? What kind of clothes do you want to buy? Tank top with embroidered roses across the front? Strapless dress? Pinkish maroon sleeveless tee? Tube skirt? Little black dress? Tight jeans with heels and no socks? Pastel skinny jeans? Pullover with a miniskirt? Chiffon blouse?

Whatever you want! It's up to you! Unless you're a transgender woman, because that's engaging in gender stereotypes, and gender stereotypes are wrong.