11-12-2009, 02:19 PM
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Originally Posted by Bit
Bless your heart, love! You are ever the gentleman.
*snip*
What I do know is how startling it is when people go out of their way to be accepting of a Transman as a Queer Butch... cuz yanno, it just has NOT been that long ago that people were practically spitting on the ground whenever Queer Butches walked by. If ever there were a flag flying to point out the shift in the cultural wind of this society, I think this one might be it!
I still cringe inside, though. *sheepish smile*
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*nods*
I agree, it was not that long ago that it was common place to endure some asshats diatribe on gender expression on a daily basis.
*winds of change* they are ever blowing, gale-force winds these days.
I cringe inside too hon, I am amazed it doesn't show on the outside.
I am thankfull for one specific aspect of the changing climate re: butches.. I do not feel comfortable yet in using mensrooms.. less and less I have encountered the 'looks' or hasty 'clutching of children' by fellow restroom goers as I used to..
so either people are getting used to it, OR I'm avoiding public restrooms more than I used to (both are distinct possibilities)
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