Jessicaparkson
10-07-2008, 02:28 AM
Thoughts on the state of acceptance and realization of the crossdressing community.
Humans are a singular species. Whether one believes in other sentient life or not, humanity is still singular. Just as all people are unique,so is our species. Uniqueness is one thing that has defined our race for all of our existence and shall do so for the foreseeable future. We often think of ourselves as the most accepting and agreeable of all species and are not shy to state such. It is the showing of history to contradict this pride we have assigned ourselves with. Humans have never been accepting,nor are we the most agreeable. No other species commits atrocities such as we do to our own.
As our world moves further into the future we are continuing a movement of progression towards the "perfect world", "perfect species", "perfect person". What is defined as perfection is defined by each human. Their thoughts are influenced by their culture and family, therefore often restricting them from seeing the "larger picture". The movement for women's rights, civil rights, and religious separation have been modern examples of the history long struggle within Man. Though we are the most advanced of all life on Earth we seem to be unable to apply this advantage to our most pressing needs.
In this day and age the new movements are for enviromental protection,homosexual rights,and rights for animals. True,there be more issues but those are the most oft seen. They are issues that need addressing but I shall pose a question. In each of those issues, however warranted they may be, there is a division. Division of progression and environmental protection. The division of man and man, or woman and woman. Humans with no care for animals and those who hold them dear. Here is where I shall enter my subject. Crossdressing. The world is synonymous in our culture with homosexuality and "sins". But let us examine the word. Cross. A cross reference. Meaning a mixture or combining. Dressing. The act of dress. Dressing addresses how culture has dictated the way a gender should wear their clothes. Dressing can be applied to far more than that though. It may also be applied to how we are told to walk, how to act, what do feel, what to say. Dictation and command is the true principal of dressing.
If one considers crossdressing the first reaction is often one of disgust,wonder,or maybe even horror. We are looked at as an evil. But let me pose another question. If we are such evil and are extradited as such, why then is the violence of games or movies permitted? When has death and horror become more accepted than a person finding happiness and connecting with themselves? In this, humanity shows a key fault. Hypocrisy. We constantly counter our own "morals".
Let us examine morals. What exactly are they and how to they apply to our world? Morals are expectations or rules set down by a culture or generation for their predecessors and themselves to adhere to, often with the intention of bettering the culture. Morals are assigned. They are not law. Morals may be ignored. They may be changed. They may be forgotten. Here is where I ask, when has our moral of unity been forgotten? Perhaps we just ignore it?
Crossdressing is not a sin. After discussions with many religious leaders of many faiths all have admitted that there is no mandate against it in most faiths. Most just have said that one must be happy as you are made. As who you are. Take that to heart sisters and brothers. We are who we are. Against such opinions as many of the general public is, we are not evil. Nor are we some type of mutation. It is amazing to think that parents would rather have their children witness mass murder (and take part in it) in movies or games, than have them merely walk past us. I see no sense in this. Our dressing is fulfilling a need. We may even go as far as to analogy it to wearing a hat. The sun's rays attack my scalp and I get hot. So I wear a hat and no one thinks a second though about it. Now again I ask. Why can't we be accepted?
Society has set itself into a mindset of fear and paranoia of the different or unknown. We are counter culture. We are not the "norm". It is easier to be afraid of something or condemn it than to understand it. Unfortunately, our world has adhered to this mindset and many will not move from their position. But like in all good stories there is a happy ending. I shall say the following. Be happy of who you are, you are the way you are for a reason. Do not listen to the taunts of the uninformed and the ignorant. It is said that it takes a man to start a fight, but it takes an even bigger man (or woman) to walk away from one. By our continual refusing to adhere to what the world wants from us we move the world toward understanding. It is quite a leap we have taken. To be able, and willing, to connect with your entire self in face of such opposition is a tremendous feat of perseverance.
To my sisters and brothers. Keep strong and keep going. The storm yields and the waves shall not always be so high. Be happy for yourself, as I am, for you have agreed to take a huge step in your mind and spirit. Remember you have the support of the rest of us,who walk the same walk as you. I shall close with a quote.
"Be who you are and say what you feel because those who mind don't matter and those who matter don't mind." Dr. Seuss.
This post was made in response to someone asking to see some of the paper I'm writing on crossdressing in our world. Sorry for the length but hopefully someone will read it and find it of some use.
Humans are a singular species. Whether one believes in other sentient life or not, humanity is still singular. Just as all people are unique,so is our species. Uniqueness is one thing that has defined our race for all of our existence and shall do so for the foreseeable future. We often think of ourselves as the most accepting and agreeable of all species and are not shy to state such. It is the showing of history to contradict this pride we have assigned ourselves with. Humans have never been accepting,nor are we the most agreeable. No other species commits atrocities such as we do to our own.
As our world moves further into the future we are continuing a movement of progression towards the "perfect world", "perfect species", "perfect person". What is defined as perfection is defined by each human. Their thoughts are influenced by their culture and family, therefore often restricting them from seeing the "larger picture". The movement for women's rights, civil rights, and religious separation have been modern examples of the history long struggle within Man. Though we are the most advanced of all life on Earth we seem to be unable to apply this advantage to our most pressing needs.
In this day and age the new movements are for enviromental protection,homosexual rights,and rights for animals. True,there be more issues but those are the most oft seen. They are issues that need addressing but I shall pose a question. In each of those issues, however warranted they may be, there is a division. Division of progression and environmental protection. The division of man and man, or woman and woman. Humans with no care for animals and those who hold them dear. Here is where I shall enter my subject. Crossdressing. The world is synonymous in our culture with homosexuality and "sins". But let us examine the word. Cross. A cross reference. Meaning a mixture or combining. Dressing. The act of dress. Dressing addresses how culture has dictated the way a gender should wear their clothes. Dressing can be applied to far more than that though. It may also be applied to how we are told to walk, how to act, what do feel, what to say. Dictation and command is the true principal of dressing.
If one considers crossdressing the first reaction is often one of disgust,wonder,or maybe even horror. We are looked at as an evil. But let me pose another question. If we are such evil and are extradited as such, why then is the violence of games or movies permitted? When has death and horror become more accepted than a person finding happiness and connecting with themselves? In this, humanity shows a key fault. Hypocrisy. We constantly counter our own "morals".
Let us examine morals. What exactly are they and how to they apply to our world? Morals are expectations or rules set down by a culture or generation for their predecessors and themselves to adhere to, often with the intention of bettering the culture. Morals are assigned. They are not law. Morals may be ignored. They may be changed. They may be forgotten. Here is where I ask, when has our moral of unity been forgotten? Perhaps we just ignore it?
Crossdressing is not a sin. After discussions with many religious leaders of many faiths all have admitted that there is no mandate against it in most faiths. Most just have said that one must be happy as you are made. As who you are. Take that to heart sisters and brothers. We are who we are. Against such opinions as many of the general public is, we are not evil. Nor are we some type of mutation. It is amazing to think that parents would rather have their children witness mass murder (and take part in it) in movies or games, than have them merely walk past us. I see no sense in this. Our dressing is fulfilling a need. We may even go as far as to analogy it to wearing a hat. The sun's rays attack my scalp and I get hot. So I wear a hat and no one thinks a second though about it. Now again I ask. Why can't we be accepted?
Society has set itself into a mindset of fear and paranoia of the different or unknown. We are counter culture. We are not the "norm". It is easier to be afraid of something or condemn it than to understand it. Unfortunately, our world has adhered to this mindset and many will not move from their position. But like in all good stories there is a happy ending. I shall say the following. Be happy of who you are, you are the way you are for a reason. Do not listen to the taunts of the uninformed and the ignorant. It is said that it takes a man to start a fight, but it takes an even bigger man (or woman) to walk away from one. By our continual refusing to adhere to what the world wants from us we move the world toward understanding. It is quite a leap we have taken. To be able, and willing, to connect with your entire self in face of such opposition is a tremendous feat of perseverance.
To my sisters and brothers. Keep strong and keep going. The storm yields and the waves shall not always be so high. Be happy for yourself, as I am, for you have agreed to take a huge step in your mind and spirit. Remember you have the support of the rest of us,who walk the same walk as you. I shall close with a quote.
"Be who you are and say what you feel because those who mind don't matter and those who matter don't mind." Dr. Seuss.
This post was made in response to someone asking to see some of the paper I'm writing on crossdressing in our world. Sorry for the length but hopefully someone will read it and find it of some use.