What is Queerness?
Queerness refers to identities that do not conform to socially normative expectations of gender identity or sexual orientation. It encompasses a wide range of identities,...
Narratives about transgender athletes have become increasingly common in recent years, particularly as more people identify as non-binary or gender-nonconforming. These stories often center around...
Let's start with the basics. Embodiment is defined as "the state of being embodied," which means having a body or physical form. It can also be seen as an expression of one's identity or personality....
Trans individuals' experiences with their bodies can impact their sense of self-identification and personal integrity. For many trans people, transitioning to a gender identity that aligns with their...
Acknowledgement
The article focuses on discussing the various responsibilities that arise from affirming and supporting trans self-definition in socially normative contexts. It is important to...
What is Trans Embodiment?
Transgender people have long been marginalized, misunderstood, and even vilified for their gender identity.
Recent years have seen an increased acceptance and...
Transgender people face discrimination in many areas of life, including parenting. They often encounter challenges when seeking legal recognition for their gender identity, obtaining healthcare...
Transgender people have been around for centuries, but it wasn't until recently that they started to become more visible and accepted in society. With this increased visibility comes an opportunity...
Trans embodiment is a radical act that challenges binary gender norms and essentialist conceptions of corporeality. It pushes back against the idea that one's body can be reduced to a fixed set of...
The process of building one's trans identity
The word "trans" refers to people who do not identify with the gender they were assigned at birth but with another gender instead. In this essay, I...