(February 16, 2018 at 4:09 am)Tizheruk Wrote: Anti trans bathroom laws propaganda seems to have distinctly anti male bend . One common trend i see the tag "no men in womens bathrooms" Generally followed by a menacing picture of an unattractive man or sometimes it's selfie in a woman's bathroom (thus doing the very thing your objecting to). Or another common theme in said propaganda is something like"your daughter will be be seen by naked men etc . Another talking point used are feelings of discomfort at being naked in presence of a member of the opposite gender . Which leads me to the flowing thoughts .
1. The presence of men in woman bathroom seems offensive regardless of the reason for their presence or their intention there .
2. A daughter being exposed to male genitalia is somehow offensive or even nightmarish. But a son being exposed to such seems acceptable . Despite him being in no less risk of molestation then a young girl. (and no i'm not saying trans people molest children )
3. A woman discomfort is to be respected in regards to opposite gender . Does this mean people of the same gender should be allowed to demand similar laws against members of their own gender regardless of reason . Am i permitted to demand all the gay men in a bathroom must leave because it find their presence offensive and they might view me in a sexual manner . (and no this is not a position i hold )
Just some thoughts
I am a transgender female.
I wear full skirts and tees to work on occasion, always on the weekends or late evening, so as not to be harassed. I use the single women's bathroom (as such, I am always alone) in the front lobby; never had any issues whatsoever (in fact, no one has even noticed me because I am able to "pass" while in a skirt with glasses.) During the day, I wear jeans while at work, and get constant gawking from other male co-workers due to my long, shoulder-length (and growing) hair and cleaned-shaved face with limited make-up. While in the men's bathroom, I have had other male coworkers "lunge" away from me when we each encounter one another at a corner in the restroom. I have gotten incredulous, demeaning stares from well-dressed (clearly, evangelical Christian) professionals, "Hey, baby" looks, laughter, snickering, and a few threatening stares, all at my office!
The whole bathroom issue is a farce! If I, as a transgender female, am able to "pass" while in the women's bathroom, then no one will notice me, which means that no one will care. On the other hand, if I use the men's restroom, I could end-up getting reported to the police for being a woman!
