There is definitely a bias in towards assuming whiteness in online trans spaces. I'm not black, but I'm undeniably not white, and I do often notice white European beauty standards being a pervasive assumption for transfems. It doesn't feel entirely exclusionary because there's still so much common ground, but there are small moments like where it's noticeable.
Things like the types of makeup people recommend don't apply to all skin tones. Laser hair removal or IPL can't work unless you have fairer skin and darker hair. Most importantly, the experience of having to deal with racism AND transphobia just isn't talked about. White people tend to view black people as aesthetically more masculine and Asian people as more feminine, which can factor into how you pass to white people differently to people who look like you. Things become even more complicated and difficult to parse if you're more mixed or ambiguous, as some norms apply and some don't.
This isn't to say that white trans people are doing anything wrong. In many ways it's a natural consequence of what the most numerous group happens to be in the space. What is important to remember is that your community is not a monolith, so be accepting of differences and avoid generalizations.
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cassandrafatigue @lemmy.dbzer0.com - 3w
Okay but what the more relatively privileged group of marginalized people saw this¹ as a personal attack and decided instead to side with the literal Nazis?
¹not your comment, just the concept
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TotallynotJessica - 3w
At least their faces will become a tasty snack
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cassandrafatigue @lemmy.dbzer0.com - 3w
Wow, transphobic much? (No, but keep playing along)
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velindora @lemmy.cafe - 3w
I think they mean leopards
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TotallynotJessica - 3w
yup
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velindora @lemmy.cafe - 3w
Their account is one month old with 1500 comments. A significant portion of them belittling people. So, I wouldn’t worry too much if they don’t understand your words lol
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These parents couldn't find a space that centered Black trans kids. So they made one. - LGBTQ Nation
https://www.lgbtqnation.com/?p=494599There is definitely a bias in towards assuming whiteness in online trans spaces. I'm not black, but I'm undeniably not white, and I do often notice white European beauty standards being a pervasive assumption for transfems. It doesn't feel entirely exclusionary because there's still so much common ground, but there are small moments like where it's noticeable.
Things like the types of makeup people recommend don't apply to all skin tones. Laser hair removal or IPL can't work unless you have fairer skin and darker hair. Most importantly, the experience of having to deal with racism AND transphobia just isn't talked about. White people tend to view black people as aesthetically more masculine and Asian people as more feminine, which can factor into how you pass to white people differently to people who look like you. Things become even more complicated and difficult to parse if you're more mixed or ambiguous, as some norms apply and some don't.
This isn't to say that white trans people are doing anything wrong. In many ways it's a natural consequence of what the most numerous group happens to be in the space. What is important to remember is that your community is not a monolith, so be accepting of differences and avoid generalizations.
Okay but what the more relatively privileged group of marginalized people saw this¹ as a personal attack and decided instead to side with the literal Nazis?
¹not your comment, just the concept
At least their faces will become a tasty snack
Wow, transphobic much? (No, but keep playing along)
I think they mean leopards
yup
Their account is one month old with 1500 comments. A significant portion of them belittling people. So, I wouldn’t worry too much if they don’t understand your words lol