Monarch Fall 2015

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Beyond the basic human rights tragedy still lies the
question of why femininity is so derided and masculinity so
exalted. The answer resides in a physics principle at the
very foundation of the universe. It is called entropy.
Entropy makes it much easier to destroy than to build.
Humans honor power and the immediate drama of
destruction appears to indicate power. This destructive
power is closely associated with masculinity. Caring,
nurturing, and supporting are feminine traits which reflect
building qualities. Building is slow, and often tedious, not at
all exciting and therefore easily undervalued and
dismissed. The fundamental association of building with
femininity versus the dramatic power of masculine
destruction underpins much of the revulsion towards
transwomen.
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