Transgender TV

[bobbiemlv]

Last night I watched 3 tv shows about trans people.
I am Cait
Transgender Kids
I am Jazz
All brave, all courageous, all heroes
And the families too, taking a stand against adversity.
Every time someone denounces them, it proves that point.
I have known that feeling in my own life and so all tg, have been there and done that.
It is a testament for people to strive to be WHO they are and to live their lives to the fullest.
I Love You All
— feeling thankful.

[Michelle V]

Yea, lots of good exposure.

Caitlin is getting criticism for being rich and famous and not being typical of the usual trans folk


bobbiemlv wrote :
> Last night I watched 3 tv shows about trans people.
> I am Cait
> Transgender Kids
> I am Jazz
> All brave, all courageous, all heroes
> And the families too, taking a stand against adversity.
> Every time someone denounces them, it proves that point.
> I have known that feeling in my own life and so all tg, have been there
> and done that.
> It is a testament for people to strive to be WHO they are and to live
> their lives to the fullest.
> I Love You All
> — feeling thankful.

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It is simply jealousy and resentment by small minded individuals.


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[annie]

> Yea, lots of good exposure.

This past year we've seen far more mainstream exposure of the TG community than we've ever had! "I Am Cait" is in heavy rotation on E-bang and "I Am Jazz" is burning up TLC and Youtube. Not to mention the sleeper "TransParent", which has been picked up for a third season, IIRC.

It's seems like it's very seldom that you can listen to a full daytime of NPR without hearing something that has a transgender theme. Most (not all) of the NPR coverage seems to be slanted toward the younger generation.

The Jenner transition is a good example of someone coming out and transitioning later in life, which has been, historically, far more common.

I'm aware of (at least) three DLV attendees who have appeared on mainstream broadcast media in TG-related reports and productions.

> Caitlin is getting criticism for being rich and famous and not being typical of the
> usual trans folk

I've heard that too. I think some of it may be valid, but not all of what's going around.

I think the gender identity issues are real and the coming-out and transition are sincere and not a publicity stunt.

Jenner did marry into a very high-profile "famous for being famous" family, and the family business is, indeed, that of media exposure. It's natural that they would include the transition as a story arc in their series collection.

One thing I do agree with is that the Jenner life and transition are very atypical of those of the rank and file TG. Jenner is extremely well off and is able to afford only the best of the best WRT physicians, counselors, make-up staff, etc. The family appears to be very supportive as well. (Envious???)

A few years ago a local (to me) counselor impressed upon me the fact that those we see at DLV are only the tip of the iceberg of the TG community. Those we see at DLV are those on the far right of the descending slope of the bell curve. (Jenner would therefore be far to the right of all of us, pun intended.)

But seriously, the majority of TGs are not as fortunate as we are or Jenner is. Many come from hostile families, have a lot of difficulty in school and in the employment search, and often live well below the poverty line. Many turn to "street work" in order to eat.

Overall, however, all of this media exposure is good for us! You'll notice that it's appearing more and more on respectable outlets and less on Jerry Springer type of shows. We're also seeing far less criticism from the Religious Reich and other less-than-supportive groups and individuals as I would expect.

[NancyTO]

I had a threesome too last evening.

I am Cait, I am Jazz and Brave New Girls starring Jenna Talackova, the first transgender woman to compete in the Miss Universe Canada pageant.

[steph1957]

I guess the only complaint I have about Cait is that her life is so very non-typical for a transgender person. Not that everyone has a desire to transition, but in Cait's situation she has the funds to make it a very fast very successful transition. She does not face many of the adverse types of things the rest of us face, such as maintaining employment and the high costs involved in the look she has achieved in such a relatively short period of time. But I still cheer for the exposure she gives to the trans community. In a way we must be greatful to her and all that came before her for making out lives look just a little bit more normal to those who would still rather hate our differences than embrace them.

Just my feelings on it.

[Michelle V]

Seems like Caitlin has dropped out of sight lately.


steph1957 wrote :
> I guess the only complaint I have about Cait is that her life is so very
> non-typical for a transgender person. Not that everyone has a desire to
> transition, but in Cait's situation she has the funds to make it a very
> fast very successful transition. She does not face many of the adverse
> types of things the rest of us face, such as maintaining employment and the
> high costs involved in the look she has achieved in such a relatively short
> period of time. But I still cheer for the exposure she gives to the trans
> community. In a way we must be greatful to her and all that came before
> her for making out lives look just a little bit more normal to those who
> would still rather hate our differences than embrace them.
>
> Just my feelings on it.

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This posting is from: Vera Delmar
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Well she certainly has dropped out from people's conversations... short
lived fame. It goes to show we TG women are a HOT item one day then
become old news the next.


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[annie]

> Well she certainly has dropped out from people's conversations... short
> lived fame.

I'm maybe wondering {wheels turning} if she's maybe taking some time off, away from the limelight, for maybe something like, uh SRS?

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This posting is from: Harriot
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Seasonal break for the reality series. She was one of the finalist for
Time person of the year. May have been at the Victoria Secrets program
aired last night did not look at it yet. Her yougest daughter was one
of the models.


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