Will we be seeing more tolerance/acceptance......

[CarlaWestin]

.....because of a younger generation of gender travelers and their more considerate view of transgenderism in society?
The generation before me (really effin' old) were demonized and labled if discovered outside the approved gender confines.
Mine not so much. And nowadays, I barely get acknowledged when clocked. There is a wonderful air of acceptance out there.
A lot of times it's corporate mandated politeness but I find that people generally don't care what you wear.

I think it's getting better for us. How do you feel?

[dara_nyc]

I live in NYC. The Trans and CD presence is more visible. I probably see people in various states of transition and dress on a daily basis. Of course, it's more accepting here and I wish it was the same in other states and cities. But I feel the movement happening! As for me, I get to dress twice a week to therapy and back. It's baby steps and I hope to join the others in public...soon.

[GeorgeA]

Hi, Donna Sassan,
Welcome to our community. You sound like you will be a regular contributor here.

[Rachelish]

I think that just as we (of a certain age) lived through times when homosexuality became more accepted as mainstream, I see our children's generation viewing transgender issues in a much more positive light.

Whether that would include their parents is a moot point

[Roxanne Lanyon]

Yes, I can sense it as well. It is just not what it used to be. I just wish the feeling will move outside of urban areas and slide into the more "small town" and rural environment. I lived in an era of being chastised, hated if you even thought of crossdressing, and now, well, it is so prevelant. I just hope I will be around when I can put on my pretty dress and heels, and take a leisurely stroll through my neighborhood! How I wish for that day! I want to show everyone how much I love being Roxanne!

Roxanne Lanyon, Forever!

[Teresa]

Carla,
One question , do you feel your passing skills are better ?

Doing it on a daily basis passing , being read or clocked hardly figures with me , what people actually see as I walk passed them is hard to say , I feel so normal I don't see people looking as anything negative . I have to say these thoughts or experiences are spread right through the age groups, genders and most types of environments .

[Charlotte7]

I think that the simple answer to this is yes, we will. There have been many changes for the better over the course of our lifetime.

[Krisi]

I think you will see what you want to see.

[alwayshave]

I believe that in some places there is more acceptance, then you see that three trans women have been killed in Jacksonville FL this year. But I have hope for the future.

[Tina June]

I live in a very liberal city (sometimes called the San Francisco of the midwest!) and have never had a bad experience while out and about - nothing more than a double take or someone taking a longer look than would be considered normal. I sincerely hope that the rest of the world could catch up to the "Mad City"

[Rachael Leigh]

Yes, I think we have entered a new phase of some acceptance. As one who dresses mostly non binary now and in makeup
most days, I really see little if anyone paying much attention to me or making comments, that’s not to say once I’m out of
earshot that some negitve comment is made but yes I think most just don’t care. I also am beyond caring what others think
I’m me and nobody lives my life or in my shoes. So I do hope people are coming around and realize we are all just people
different shapes, sizes and dress and looks.

[Alice Torn]

It all depends on the individuals , or groups of people. Some are very disgusted, some are tolerant, some look the other way. Some will want to hurt of kill us, in some cultures. Most are indifferent, or will talk about us after we are out of earshot. Some will like us.

[Stacy Darling]

I push the boundaries every day babe. the want is my end!

It's improving!

Stacy!

[MonicaPVD]

I think there has been considerable progress on the coasts and in larger cosmopolitan areas. Unfortunately, my travels through the heartland have not been very heartening. Still lots of people with hangups, although I have never felt threatened or unsafe. Progress!

[Bobbi46]

Most definately, one only has to watch television and see a greater prevalence of documentaries and dramas addressing all sorts of gender issues and also bringing out and making more people aware that these issues being addressed in this way are bringing about a huge change in peoples acceptance.

[Alice Torn]

I think yes, and no. In some cultures yes, and in some, we are tortured or killed if found out.

[Fran-K]

I’m afraid I have to agree with Monica, with one qualification.
The way that populations have been shifting means that the areas where we are not very welcome will probably increase in physical size and will get less welcoming ... but those areas represent smaller and smaller portions of the population because of the constant migration of people to urban areas, which tend to be more welcoming (and the unwelcoming people who move to those welcoming areas either moderate their dislike of us, or their kids do). This population shift is not just in the US, western Europe certainly has it too.

Fran

[docrobbysherry]

The current political situation is not very LGBT friendly. But, that will pass. Meanwhile, the fact that all Americans hear and see more about trans every day.

I feel that constant stream of info is a positive influence. Since trans don't do seem to bad things in public, that is helping to normalize things for most of us!

[Allisa]

Damn, I thought it was just me getting better with make-up.

[Steph_CD_62]

I think there is more acceptance/tolerance than there was 50 years ago, but there is still a long way to go to get 100% acceptance.

I remember growing up as a kid there was a gentleman that wore a woman's coat and some even said a bra (I never saw it). I never made fun of him, but my friends did but never to his face. Back then I didn't understand who I was because I was around 10 years old. My friends now don't fully accept the trans/crossdress but I don't hear them laughing at them any more.

In movies and TV crossdressers were used as a comic relief, but now you can see an occasional crossdresser in a positive role in movies and TV.

I don't ever expect to see where I would be fully accepted where I live, but I hear that in bigger cities they are beginning to be accepted.

There is hope, so never give up.

[Beverley Sims]

The world may be falling apart in other places but the acceptance trail is improving in my view.

[HollyGreene]

I guess there will be more acceptance as time goes by.
In the UK, homosexuality was illegal until 1967, and even then, it had to be kept private and you had to be over 21.
Now, we get gay pride marches and open displays of homosexuality.
Gender reassignment is quite common, and it's not the weird thing it used to be.
So CDing must become more acceptable eventually.

[Stacy Darling]

Tolerance and acceptance babe?

My community accepts me as a volunteer cook, who else will
cook for the homeless!

Do they accept me as a CD? I may ask that question when next picking someone from the gutter!

[Rachelish]

Let's please keep politics and bashing anyone out please.

Thank you Alice.
I hear a lot here saying that they are seeing increased acceptance / tolerance over time by the general public.
That is what is important, not what laws are passed by politicians.
Changes come slowly through a change of heart by the populace.
That appears to be happening.
This is good.

I understand the sentiment but in reality it's not possible to separate public opinion from politics, and political action is an important driver of cultural change. We would not have seen the repeal of Section 28 in the UK without it, for example.

We are also seeing a trend in policy making away from equality and respect in many countries, including the US and some countries in Europe which I don't think reflects the way most people feel.

No excuse for any bashing though

[Di]

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Will we be seeing more tolerance/acceptance?

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Will we be seeing more tolerance/acceptance?


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