11 and Gender Fluid, Zelle
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Zelle explains in her article, the journey in which her gender fluid daughter, Sullivan, has experienced. Sullivan's self-expression started when she began to use a camouflage baseball cap very often in third grade and eventually developed into full-swing gender-fluidity when she cut her hair short and began dressing in very "boyish" clothing. Since I personally cannot relate to this article, I found some links to others who have had the same experience.
Astrophy describes in her article what she has gone through since she identifies as gender fluid. She explains that, at times, she sees herself as a woman and, at other times, she sees herself as a man. It is not a "feeling" but truly how she "is". She goes on to say, "I do not mean that sometimes I feel manly; in every internal sense, I am a man in those moments." She even explained that her partner can see her act, talk, and walk differently, depending on what gender she is identifying as that day. Being a female comes easily to her since she was born a girl, but she struggles more on the days she is a male. Astrophy says, "I can never pass for male, which causes me a lot of anxiety and confusion when I am male. I tried, for a short while, to crossdress, but I got ridiculed and made fun of by family and friends." (https://groupthink.kinja.com/i-am-genderfluid-1558789334)
Another example of the social struggles gender fluid people face is displayed at Timber Creek High School where Elliot Cope was photographed whilst washing her hands in the boys bathroom. This picture was tweeted with the caption, "Ma'am are you lost?" The tweet went viral and people began to make fun of and bully Elliot since they view her situation as "wrong" or "ridiculous.
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Personally, I believe that different genders are "real." Regardless if you agree with it or not, you need to accept that it is reality and people do view themselves differently or feel differently.
I chose the same article, and I agree with you that I do not relate at all to Sullivan's lifestyle. I think the articles you chose relate back to this article very well and helps me to understand gender fluidity better. I also agree with you that different genders are real. Great job!
ReplyDeleteas Rachel had said I chose the same article and I agree the different genders are real and more people are expressing it now more than ever before.
ReplyDeleteI agree with you also, it's 2018 and it is important for everyone to feel that they can be who they want to be without being judge.
ReplyDeleteI remember when I first heard the term 'gender fluid' back in high school when a girl revealed this about herself on Facebook. From this point on I've tried to understand it, doing a little bit of my own research. Although some don't think they're real, I agree with your take on it.
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