People think that because trans women dont get put into the "man" category [and some great transfeminist thought has gone into explaining why] that trans men must.

But this isn't a zero sum game.

And people dont know what to do with men who are part of the oppressed class of women.

And white supremacy is inherenlty linked.

But what ppl refuse to grapple with is that trans men don't get to cross into the "man" category. Ever.

The only "priviledge" you get is conditional. Just bc you're a man doesnt mean they let you have abortions (for example).

I'm happy to shut up now though. I wasn't trying to start an argument. I had a legitimate question and a different perspective and I feel we've reached an impasse.

I wish you all the best, genuinely.

I also experience misogyny.

i have also heard from many transmascs whove been silenced, abused, and undermined by trans women. that doesn't mean trans women are oppressing them.
it's priviledge if it's systemic.

I think the issue we're talking around is the idea that trans mascs (as a class) have priviledge over trans fems (as a class).

I believe this idea is false. If you don't agree I'm happy to agree to disagree and leave it there

I'm sorry you have had that experience.

lateral aggression may buy some approval but it isnt true power. transmisogyny doesnt help trans men. masculinity isnt inherent priviledge.

I would say that women who weaponise their oppression do so in service of patriarchy. that doesnt mean theyre copying men. what oppression does the prototypical man have to weaponise?
those raised by bigoted societies replicate bigotry. this is the case with transmisogynistic transmascs imo.

I agree that "the socialisation card" is transmisogynistic.

but, to clarify - youre saying that trans mascs weaponise their oppression against trans femmes bc theyre men? don't women also weaponise their oppression?
also what exactly are trans mascs staying in control of?

yeah. I'm still waiting for a GIC appt but GenderGP prescribed me blockers and my GP issued the prescription. GICs are so bad as a system. It's just there to gatekeep. Like, I have specialist doctors for other stuff. They prescribe and issue prescriptions and then just let the GP know what they did.

yikes.... this is definitely intentional. trans healthcare is so shit in this country. I can't believe the gp has to request the blockers? that's such a stupid setup. I hope the complaint helps and you can get this resolved

Oh nice - I love Gabriel's wharf I was just there in September

#transUK

that's really not okay. can you request to speak to another GP at your practice? Otherwise, you might be able to make a complaint