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Strength In Numbers By Jennifer Thompson jebree4ever@gmail.com It’s sometimes said there's strength in numbers. Often strong in many ways, trans people could greatly benefit from the assistance of cis-gender allies. Their support starts with the recognition that trans and cis-gender persons have a shared humanity. Trans people have the same need for respect, love, gainful employment, and the fulfillment of personal goals as they do. The failure to recognize trans folk as part of the human family breeds indifference, intolerance, and active trans malevolence, both personal and institutional. Cis-gender support also comes by educating oneself in the basics of trans topics. With solid evidence from medicine and psychology, scientific studies refute the notion that being trans is a "lifestyle choice." Allies should also learn from advocacy groups (such as the National Center for Transgender Equality), reliable websites, and the emergence of transthemed television content (such as "I am Jazz") that accurately informs. And they should listen, without judgment, when a trans person shares an aspect of their personal journey with them. Equipped with knowledge and a sound perspective, cis-gender people become genuine trans allies by active assistance. Such advocates should educate others (both individuals and institutions) about the impediments and hazards (legal, medical, financial, vocational, violence, etc.) that harm trans people, condemning depictions and remarks that deride and vilify trans people. Allies should offer open support whenever trans people are physically attacked or willful mis-gendered. And genuine help comes in celebrating trans professionals, buying their products or services, attending their cultural productions, quoting their scholarship, or endorsing legislation and political candidates that will vigorously address trans specific issues and promote the general welfare of trans people. In close collaboration with trans people, cis-gender allies can show, indeed, there's strength in numbers. Page 32
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Strength In Numbers<br />
By Jennifer Thompson<br />
jebree4ever@gmail.com<br />
It’s sometimes said there's strength in numbers. Often strong in<br />
many ways, trans people could greatly benefit from the assistance of<br />
cis-gender allies. Their support starts with the recognition that trans<br />
and cis-gender persons have a shared humanity. Trans people have the<br />
same need for respect, love, gainful employment, and the fulfillment<br />
of personal goals as they do. The failure to recognize trans folk as part<br />
of the human family breeds indifference, intolerance, and active trans<br />
malevolence, both personal and institutional.<br />
Cis-gender support also comes by educating oneself in the basics of<br />
trans topics. With solid evidence from medicine and psychology,<br />
scientific studies refute the notion that being trans is a "lifestyle<br />
choice." Allies should also learn from advocacy groups (such as the<br />
National Center for Transgender Equality), reliable websites, and the<br />
emergence of transthemed television content (such as "I am Jazz") that<br />
accurately informs. And they should listen, without judgment, when a<br />
trans person shares an aspect of their personal journey with them.<br />
Equipped with knowledge and a sound perspective, cis-gender<br />
people become genuine trans allies by active assistance. Such<br />
advocates should educate others (both individuals and institutions)<br />
about the impediments and hazards (legal, medical, financial,<br />
vocational, violence, etc.) that harm trans people, condemning<br />
depictions and remarks that deride and vilify trans people. Allies<br />
should offer open support whenever trans people are physically<br />
attacked or willful mis-gendered. And genuine help comes in<br />
celebrating trans professionals, buying their products or services,<br />
attending their cultural productions, quoting their scholarship, or<br />
endorsing legislation and political candidates that will vigorously<br />
address trans specific issues and promote the general welfare of trans<br />
people. In close collaboration with trans people, cis-gender allies can<br />
show, indeed, there's strength in numbers.<br />
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