Good points here. Transgenderism as a lifestyle (of deluded men), vs blackface as a derogatory performance. The misogyny of trans can be compared to racism, but it’s definitely not an exact parallel. On the flip side, the pro-“trans rights” activists try to do this comparison with American past racist policies also. For example: “Not allowing trans women into women’s bathrooms is just like Jim Crow!” The progressive left screams. Ridiculous.
Really good points made here. I have referred to drag performances in the mainstream (the drag queens doing bingo at my local pub, the drag Queen reading stories to under 5s at my local theatre and RuPaul’s drag race) as womanface. I take your point and while I will continue to object to these I won’t use the term again.
Really well thought out and well explained points here. Whenever I see ppl criticizing womanface I've had kind of a vague feeling like it's not a fair comparison, or is a melodramatic comparison, but I hadn't thought much about why that is exactly. But honestly the comparison is so frequent that lately it's become normalized to me
Good points here. Transgenderism as a lifestyle (of deluded men), vs blackface as a derogatory performance. The misogyny of trans can be compared to racism, but it’s definitely not an exact parallel. On the flip side, the pro-“trans rights” activists try to do this comparison with American past racist policies also. For example: “Not allowing trans women into women’s bathrooms is just like Jim Crow!” The progressive left screams. Ridiculous.
Thanks for this really thoughtful and interesting essay. These are important points.
Thanks, Evie!
But isn't the comparison made with drag queen art as "womanface", and not transgenders in general?
Sometimes, yes-and I addressed that too. But this article is specifically talking about people who call transgenderism "womanface".
Really good points made here. I have referred to drag performances in the mainstream (the drag queens doing bingo at my local pub, the drag Queen reading stories to under 5s at my local theatre and RuPaul’s drag race) as womanface. I take your point and while I will continue to object to these I won’t use the term again.
Thank you for your thoughtfulness, I appreciate you reading & sharing!
Good point, & noted.
I used to think that too, but have since changed my mind 🙏
An interesting take, thank you!
Really well thought out and well explained points here. Whenever I see ppl criticizing womanface I've had kind of a vague feeling like it's not a fair comparison, or is a melodramatic comparison, but I hadn't thought much about why that is exactly. But honestly the comparison is so frequent that lately it's become normalized to me
Thank you! Yes, I had the same feeling until I really sat down, thought about it, and did the research, haha!
You're missing the point and honestly, your lengthy explanation to correct/educate me on this topic is extremely patronizing. Bye. ✌🏾