Not hating or anything but isn’t that already covered in June?
If I understand the article, this calls out more of the history and not just a recognition of. I’m sure that comes off sounding like an ass and I welcome any clarification to my understanding.
The legislation cites California’s long-ranging significance in trans history, starting with Spanish colonizers’ “suppression of gender variance” among indigenous people, which the resolution says was “a foundational event of the history of the state.” It also cites the Stonewall precursor Compton’s Cafeteria Riot, Lou Sullivan’s trailblazing activism on behalf of trans men, and the establishment of the Transgender District in San Francisco in 2017, among many other events.
“California has long been the epicenter of the trans liberation movement,” the resolution reads. “Supporting the transgender community by designating August as Transgender History Month will create a culture led by research, education, and scholarly recognition of the contributions of transgender Californians to our great state’s history, and will educate future generations of Californians on the importance of this history.”
I’m gay. We don’t even need a month. I’m good with just a day (actually nothing, for that matter. just leave me alone)
But then how would companies get society points?
June is pride, which covers the LGBTQ+ spectrum but is usually mostly focused on gay people in terms of who gets the most attention/consideration/etc at least in the media, and isn’t specifically about the history of LGBTQ+ people. Trans people have been targeted a lot lately, so imo a history month is a good idea for helping to normalize their existence and spread awareness about their history (which a lot of people aren’t aware of, a lot of people think that being trans is just a recent trend which isn’t true).
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Yay!
Wait august? I’m shocked it’s not November
any particular reason ?..
Trans day of remembrance is November which is a day of mourning those lost to suicide and hate crimes, and for reaching out to those who may not be in a safe place themselves.
I agree with OP in the sense that November probably would’ve been more appropriate, yet at the same time, considering it coincides with Thanksgiving, it would probably put some trans people in a more uncomfortable space around the holidays.
November also has a lot of awareness around men’s health issues, so not always the most appropriate to combine with trans remembers. I can see a lot of in between fighting between them. A bit similar to if it was placed in October, with the big focus on women and brest cancer.
August is a better month in that regard as it is more neutral.
oh ok thanks
Trans day of remembrance is in November and is still a big deal in our community
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Trans men are also gay bros.
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Good. I cannot imagine someone stronger than a transgender person. They deserve every little win they can get.
Whenever someone says shit about transgenderism, I show them this video by one of my favorite people, Robert Sapolsky:
wHat AbOUt tHe soLDierS?!
