Recent questions tagged transgender

Description : Would women be more or less offended than men, upon finding out that their date is transgender?

Last Answer : That sounds like a great theme for a reality TV show. @ragingloli - you may become rich from this idea. I think there would likely be some disgruntlement going either way - surprise, and probably issue ... , men or women. With all respect to transgendered people, it would be a turn-off for me.

Description : Is the comparison correct, to ask to change age, just like transgenders want to be the opposite gender?

Last Answer : Yes, I feel that he is correct. Ageism is mostly horrible nonsense, as is requiring people to identify as an age, reveal their “actual” age, etc.

Description : Should I contact a lawyer or the ACLU?

Last Answer : Sorry. Had to fix the order of the links.

Description : Is Fluther transgender friendly?

Last Answer : I know there are a few of you and I love you for it.

Description : What do you think of transgender people?

Last Answer : I have no opinion and it interests me not at all. I'm not qualified to judge whether or not someone is confused or anything else. I have all I can do keeping my own socks pulled up ... one sweeping statement and have it apply to ANY demographic group. (Does transgender count as a demographic group?)

Description : Are there ever cases of people feeling they were born in the wrong body regarding a quality other than gender - for instance, race?

Last Answer : I'm not sure that it is widely recognized, but is sometimes referred to as racial identity disorder, or ethnic identity disorder. Although it is not the reason behind all cases, a common behavior that you ... other responses before taking my word for it. I'm just going on what little I've heard.

Description : How could this possible have happened?

Last Answer : She probably had surgery done. It happens all the time these days.

Description : Why is it appropriate for a pre-op transgender man to come to work dressed as a woman but not for a male cross dresser?

Last Answer : Is it about who they really are, or is it about what gives them a sexual thrill? Do they live as a woman, or do they live as a man who just likes the feel of silk? (Frankly, I think ... crossdresser wearing his skirts to work, too.) So many trans questions today. Are they the flavor of the week?