Quote Originally Posted by ErinSassyPants View Post
I find myself wondering what effect dressing like, presenting as or feeling inside yourself to be a woman has on your feelings about and views of women.

So my questions are

How do you think you see women differently now than you did before you had the experiences you now have(dressing, presenting to the public as female, transitioning etc)?

Can you think of a specific experience that changed your views on women or what their lives may be like?

How do you think you see women differently than cismales?

Is there something you admire more about women because of your experiences?

Do you consider yourself a feminist? and if so how much do you think that is because of your experiences as feminine/female?
1. The same really. Growing up I grew up with my mom and numerous sisters so I really always had a female's view on everything :P My parents were divorced and I did not really think there was much of a difference between genders and wahaha I was wrong there. When I started to get a bit closer to my dad I noticed differences between myself and him and really noticed the differences between my brother and I.

2. Not really, i've not had too many experiences yet. The ones i've had though include feeling like i'm being judged by people for what I wear which my girlfriend said is sort of what she feels like xD Like people stare at her for wearing shorts when it's hot outside which is annoying. and the way that guys treat girls is quite annoying o.e I play MMO's online and I can say guys treat me as a second hand individual even though they think I'm a genetic girl u.u and I am hit on all the time even though they all know i'm only interested in girls which is quite annoying. I've even been told the only reason I like girls is because i've not been blessed enough to be with a guy. I've been hit on a lot over omegle too which is less than nice :/ But I guess that means I sort of pass sometimes

3. I notice that I appreciate what girls do with beauty a lot more. The amount of effort that girls put into their appearance is astronomical, and it's rather fun.

4. admire? Hm their extra X chromosome

5. Yes, and I don't know I grew up with all girls and that has to of highly influenced my ideas, being transgendered probably influences it a lot too.
But yes I consider myself a feminist :P I'd advocate for the equal rights of all women, cis, trans, and of all sexual orientations alike.