why trans men shouldn't be lionized for repeating what trans women have already said

lucypaw:

mattachinereview:

This is a really great piece by Jack Radish about how whenever trans guys speak up about misogyny, we’re lauded as sensitive, clever, and innovative.  But actually, we’re just repeating what we hear from trans women in our communities.

I really feel Jack on what he’s talking about in this piece.  He articulates the mid-to-late 2000s shift in the trans community from MAAB-focused to FAAB-focused so well.  But I especially identify with his discomfort at being lauded as “Such a good feminist!” when really he’s just repeating the words of MAAB women.  That’s something I’ve experienced, and I’m acutely aware that I’m taken more seriously than women on these topics because of my male privilege, and it’s fucked up.

I’ve noticed this happens with cis men being lauded by cis women as well.  It’s headdesk-inducing.

(via alexandraerin)

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    Just for comparison, let me note that to date, the little bit I put up about the bullying of that poor femme ftm kid...
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    Yep, great article at the link. I mean, it sure was nice when that post a little bit back by a trans guy about not...
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    Reblogging just because it struck me as interesting stuff that I was not aware of. Learnin’ and stuff.
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    privileged trans men talking about things because they’re privileged/educated and people listening because they’re...
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    The continuing trend of “trans is only respectable when it’s trans men”.
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    as well. It’s headdesk-inducing.
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