Time
and again, you hear of a missing person's report and killings of individuals
who had gone to link up with someone they met on a dating site. The risk is
even high with our minority group; they have been instances where some of us
have been beaten up, raped, or even killed for being who we are.
All
in all, this...
Gender is a societal construct. It enables people to assign a particular set of characteristics and attributes to a person based on their biological makeup. Many people think gender is biological. But it is simply not. There are people who are born as female biologically but they identify with the male gender. They begin to experience gender...
Two-spirit is a gender that is found in only North American
who fulfills one of many mixed gender roles found traditionally among many
Native Americans and Canadian First Nations indigenous groups. The mixed gender
roles encompassed by the term historically included wearing the clothing and
performing the work associated with both...
Gender Fluid
Awareness of multiple genders and sexual orientation has
recently taken a limelight in the media, however misconceptions and stereotypes
still linger because of this. Before we start to dive into this subject matter,
it is important to know simple terms such as gender, intercourse, and
sexuality. Gender is...
How often have you seen someone exuding confidence and thought to yourself, I wish I could feel like that? Walking about feeling safe and secure in your skin, being certain of your place in the world, and your identity as an FTM transgender individual – if that seems out of your reach, you aren’t alone.
Chances...
When you start, online dating holds a lot of excitement: Here you are, on a ts dating site , about to dive into an ocean of possible matches. Especially for those who are not yet committed to any relationship that is romantic in nature, the ‘hunt’ part of online dating comes with its unique sense of thrill....
Identity plays a crucial role in a person’s life journey. A person’s identity also determines how society perceives them. And that is why it’s so difficult for transgender people to be able to work out even the most basic needs of life – dating, relationships and a job. It’s hard to imagine that even in the 21st century;...
Identity crisis is more common in transgender people than we think. When a trans man comes to grips with his new identity and starts the process of transitioning, it can be a tough road ahead. He might feel vulnerable, confused, exposed and even scared. It’s like embracing a whole new world. You know for sure that it’s your world but still,...
If we talk about online dating for trans, men, and people of other gender identities, we also need to talk about our other, intersectional facets of our identities.
While gender and sexual orientation refer to two very distinct aspects of our human lives, acronyms like LGBTQIA+ suggest that the transgender community is part...