Wow. I almost wrote this, or something like it. Thanks! I wholeheartedly support trans rights etc. Living a life that is true to one's own self is important! I'm just not sure what it means to be "a real woman" or "a real man." I suspect there isn't anything that is a universal indicator for such things. I'm not trying to harm or insult anyone; I'm just curious and possibly confused. Is Rachel Dolezal really white? or Black? Aren't all these categories just cultural constructs? Could some instances of transition actually be cases of cultural appropriation?

Thanks for being curious!

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Consistent Contradiction
Consistent Contradiction

Written by Consistent Contradiction

philosopher, psychedelics enthusiast, cat lover, communist, passionate about TV writing for social change.

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