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I think and important way to identify weather or not trans men have the same privileges as cis men is: Are cis men defending us? Do cis men give a fuck about us? Do cis men think we are worthy of their spaces if they know we are trans ? Are cis men interested in our perspective?
It I write a book about trans masculinity and my experiences growing up being perceived as female while internally having something else I can’t explain going on, will the cis men in charge relate to it and care about it and publish it?
If a cis guy is hitting on me and I tell him I’m a trans dude what’s gonna happen to me? Is he gonna be like “oh sorry dude” or Is he going to be like “lol sure jan,” and then continue because he’s already decided I’m a woman with no autonomy to decide otherwise?
Would it be even safe to tell him that or would I have to just hope he goes away if I ignore him? If someone misgenders me their reaction is not “I disrespected a man” it is “this dumb girl thinks she’s a man”
Do cis men see trans men as equals? Do they see our experiences as relevant or important to them? Do they want to hear us talk? Are they seeking out our voices? Do they want to hire us? Do they care? Do they want to hear about it at all?
