Being Transgender

Informal presentation for the WI, Acomb

Transcript

1. Welcome!
2. Transgendered people – Dispelling the Mythology By Bea Groves May 2016
3. About me:  Beatrix Elizabeth Groves  Born 1955  Born and raised on Tyneside  Teacher (FE/AE/HE)  Knew I was different all my life  Widowed
4. Limitations  NB: Bea Groves speaks for herself alone. Her opinions at no time represent the views or interests or policy of any public or private transgender-related organisation.  Confidentiality: personal details are kept out of the 'public domain'  There are no 'stupid' questions.  You can ask me anything you like (within reason).
5. The Problem... The incident on US public transport... This happens here too! What would YOU do?
6. Who? – and 'odd' one out?
7. Answers: Dany la Rue Les Dawson David Walliams Eddie Izzard 'Lily Savage' (Paul O'Grady) Ann Widdecombe
8. Who? … and 'Odd' one out?
9. Answers: Amanda Lear (Singer) April Ashley (Model) Dana International (Singer) Jan Morris (Author) Kate Craigie- Wood (Business person) Mianne Bagger (Pro Golfer) Chevalier d'Eon Rebecca Root (Actress)
10. Examples of negative image  The Nationwide Advert  The Bingo Advert
11. Some concepts:  No one knows for certain what causes GID, but it is thought to originate in the womb, pre-birth.  It has been estimated that 1 in 10 of the population have cross-dressed at one time or other. Statistics, however, are unreliable.  The vast majority of trans people are either 'in the closet' or live in 'stealth' – but it is very likely that you will know at least one transgendered person without being aware of it.  Part of the LGBT community – but 'T' is different.
12. Terminology
13. Problems?  Loneliness  Depression  Alcohol abuse  Suicide  Separation or Divorce  Isolation from family  Public ridicule and harassment  Unemployment  Financial issues  Housing  Violent attack (hate crime)
14. What do Transpeople want? Same as you!  To be taken seriously. We're not a joke!  To be accepted, not just tolerated.  Public understanding and an end to mythology.  A much better image in the media.  A valued and equal role in society.  A 'normalised' public presence  Stronger protection against discrimination and hate crime.
15. Thank You! Any Questions? This event was brought to you by Bea Groves For more information, please contact: beagroves@gmail.com www.beagroves.net