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[zerojuno]

[aloeverawrites]

I think we as a society need to realise that one of the most dangerous jobs is being a stay at home mom.

trigger warnings below the cut.

tw for femicide and domestic violence mentions.

You're risking your financial wellbeing/future and you're risking your life having a baby. And unfortunately women are much more likely to be killed or hurt by someone they know in their own home than anyone else.

"Women and girls account for only one tenth of all homicide victims perpetrated in the public sphere, yet they bear a disproportionate burden of lethal violence perpetrated in the home: in 58 per cent of all killings perpetrated by intimate partners or other family members, the victim was a woman or girl." https://www.unodc.org/documents/data-and-analysis/statistics/crime/UN_BriefFem_251121.pdf

And unfortunately when I say "risking your life to have a baby" I don't mostly mean from pregnancy complications. Pregnant women and pregnant people are more likely to be murdered then people who aren't pregnant.

"Women in the U.S. who are pregnant or who have recently given birth are more likely to be murdered than to die from obstetric causes—and these homicides are linked to a deadly mix of intimate partner violence and firearms, according to researchers from Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health." https://www.hsph.harvard.edu/news/hsph-in-the-news/homicide-leading-cause-of-death-for-pregnant-women-in-u-s/

"In 2020, the risk of homicide was 35% higher for pregnant or postpartum women, compared to women of reproductive age who were not pregnant or postpartum."

Women of color and teenage girls are the most at risk. "Of the 189 pregnancy-associated homicides in 2020, 55% of victims were non-Hispanic Black women, and 45% were aged 24 years or younger..... According to the study, these trends mirror previous years, with adolescents and Black women experiencing the highest rates of pregnancy-associated homicide."

And when you say you're a stay at home mom, people will assume you've had it so easy. You'll have a harder time finding jobs because society assumes you didn't do anything during the "gap" in your resume. Meanwhile your partner's retirement fund and career is booming, and their kids have been raised for them.

So we as a society need to change how we see stay at home moms. We need better support and rights for them. They're people, and they're raising the next generations of our society. That's an incredibly important job.

This is a dangerous job that needs to be given that kind of consideration, and we need more protections in place for SAHMs. I don't know as many statistics for stay at home dads, especially trans dads, but I think exercising some caution would be good for you guys too. Stay safe out there.

[there-are-4-lights]

i saw you reply to a post about women's restrooms and the concept of the urinary leash. I do not see how banning trans people from the restrooms of their gender doesn't create a urinary leash for trans people. I assume you will claim in bad faith about trans women assaulting cis women in restrooms, when usually cases of "trans women" assaulting cis women in bathrooms are just men who are faking being trans, which absolutely should face a stiffer penalty than if a cis man walked into a women's restroom without fraudulently claiming to be a trans woman. Also, trans people are often victims in this bathroom "debate". Here is some good resources outside of your echo chamber.

https://www.hsph.harvard.edu/news/hsph-in-the-news/transgender-teens-restricted-bathroom-access-sexual-assault/ https://www.reuters.com/article/idUSKBN13X0BJ/ https://www.newsweek.com/trans-man-attacked-using-womens-restroom-ohio-1723432 https://www.nbcnews.com/feature/nbc-out/no-link-between-trans-inclusive-policies-bathroom-safety-study-finds-n911106 https://www.vox.com/2016/5/18/11690234/women-bathrooms-harassment

I had seen several of those news articles already. Most of us at this point agree with third spaces (I was basically a trans activist in around 2011 when third spaces were what I thought the whole fuss about bathrooms was about - most of the trans activist stuff I was seeing was about creating a third changing room at school for anyone who wanted a private, single use space, and I saw no problems with that, so I supported the trans rights side at the time).

I am also aware that a lot of the people held up as examples are " just faking" being trans. That's actually a major point in the objection to self-id, because self-id creates a situation where there is no legal distinction between those who "fake" and those who don't. (Sometimes attempts are made to add something like penalties on fraudulent declaration, but if the definition of being trans in law or policy is just the declaration, how can it be fraudulent? And how do you prove it is?)

[coochiequeens]

I already covered one story about a surrogate mother who was pressured to abort a healthy pregancy because the reproductive purchasers were led to believe they had a higher chance of twins to the point of expecting it. Now this couple are talking like IVF and surrogacy is a way to order kids like placing an order on Amazon.

"I’m in my baby mama gardening era"— Bunnie XO

On Tuesday's episode of Dumb Blonde, Bunnie, who married Jelly back in 2016, shared that the couple began seeing a fertility specialist in 2019 but weren't mentally and financially ready until 2024. The couple plans to have kids through IVF via a surrogate.

"This journey with IVF, we sat down a couple months ago. And I was just like, I feel like I've accomplished so much in my life. And the only thing that's left is to raise a baby and garden," Bunnie said.

Bunnie continued

"I’m in my baby mama gardening era.""He was like, 'Yeah, I will always have a baby with you. If you want to have a baby, cool. If you don't, cool. Whatever you want to do. So now he's, like, really excited about it," Bunnie said.

"We think we want to have twin boys. I'm not sure; we could have one, we could have two. We don't know what we're going to do yet. We don't plan on implanting until February 2025."

See whole article

And not to body shame but it sounds like they were trying for a baby while he was overweight. Obesity in men impacts fertility

[paleghostinthecorner02]

Something I haven't seen mentioned here as a reason for more urban greenery is that being around trees is good for your mental health.

https://www.hsph.harvard.edu/news/hsph-in-the-news/the-health-benefits-of-trees/

[zenithnayi]

The Nourishment of the Body and Mind: Relation between Nutrition and Well-Being’

The maintenance of a healthy lifestyle significantly depends on the involvement of a healthy diet including healthy nutritional habits that can also impact the quality of any individual’s life as stated in the research study by Vajdi & Farhangi (2020). The significant involvement of a healthy diet can help in decreasing different health issues such as obesity, health problems, diabetes mainly type 2 diabetes, and many more. Another research study by Downer et al., (2020), has identified that the presence of a proper nutritional diet can also enhance mental health while improving the immune system and physical health as well. 

Figure 3: Health Eating Habits and Well-Being

(Source: HSPH,2023)

Nutrition and Mental Health

The research study by Muscaritoli (2021) has identified that the presence of a healthy diet mainly consists of well-balanced food items such as significant amounts of nuts, fruits, proteins, and vegetables. The omega-3 within significant levels of food items that contain healthy fat can improve mental health and well-being. The research study by Solomou et al., (2022), has also identified that having food items that are rich in minerals, vitamins, and especially antioxidants can easily increase the mental health levels of individuals.

Benefits of Nutrition

Nutrition has been identified as a significant approach that is related to the development and health of individuals. The research study by Santos (2022), has identified that the presence of quality nutrition can affect the health status of not only children but adults also while decreasing the risks of different non-communicable diseases. Another research study by Grajek et al., (2022), has identified that the associated nutrients within healthy nutritional diets help in achieving the required functions of the body effectively. The benefits also involve the development of a well-structured body that can easily regulate daily chemical activities within the human body.

Preventive Measures Associated with Nutrition

            The significant preventive measure associated with involving nutrition within daily life habits can help in preventing different diseases for maintaining a positive health status within individuals. The research study by Moradell et al., (2023), has identified the use of different types of diets such as ketogenic diet, low carbohydrate diet, and many more as preventive measures. The presence of a ketogenic diet can help in maintaining glycemic index for those individuals who are suffering from diabetes. As a preventive measure 80% of involvement should be provided by nutrition and 20% of involvement should be provided by physical activities for the maintenance of well-being as stated in the research study by Finaret & Masters (2019). The involvement of proper diet plans can help in maintaining the positive health status within individuals by 59%.

Practices associated with Nutritional Health

The significant presence of different nutritional practices related to the maintenance of positive health within well-being involves increasing the level of fibre and vegetables in the diet to burn excess calories as described in the research study by Santos (2022). There is also a requirement to decrease the daily calorie intake while staying hydrated to overcome serious health issues.  Having a proper amount of sleep is also associated with a healthy practice.

Reference List

Downer, S., Berkowitz, S. A., Harlan, T. S., Olstad, D. L., & Mozaffarian, D. (2020). Food is medicine: actions to integrate food and nutrition into healthcare. bmj, 369.  https://doi.org/10.1136/bmj.m2482

Finaret, A. B., & Masters, W. A. (2019). Beyond calories: the new economics of nutrition. Annual Review of Resource Economics, 11, 237-259. DOI: 10.1146/annurev-resource-100518-094053

Grajek, M., Krupa-Kotara, K., Białek-Dratwa, A., Sobczyk, K., Grot, M., Kowalski, O., & Staśkiewicz, W. (2022). Nutrition and mental health: A review of current knowledge about the impact of diet on mental health. Frontiers in Nutrition, 9, 943998. https://doi.org/10.3389/fnut.2022.943998

HSPH (2023). Healthy eating plate.. The Nutrition Source. https://www.hsph.harvard.edu/nutritionsource/healthy-eating-plate/

Moradell, A., Casajús, J. A., Moreno, L. A., Vicente-Rodríguez, G., & Gómez-Cabello, A. (2023). Effects of Diet—Exercise Interaction on Human Health across a Lifespan. Nutrients, 15(11), 2520. https://doi.org/10.3390/nu15112520

Muscaritoli, M. (2021). The impact of nutrients on mental health and well-being: insights from the literature. Frontiers in nutrition, 8, 97. https://doi.org/10.3389/fnut.2021.656290

Santos, L. (2022). The impact of nutrition and lifestyle modification on health. European journal of internal medicine, 97, 18-25. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ejim.2021.09.020

Solomou, S., Logue, J., Reilly, S., & Perez-Algorta, G. (2022). A systematic review of the association of diet quality with the mental health of university students: Implications in health education practice. Health Education Research, 38(1), 28–68. https://doi.org/10.1093/her/cyac035 Vajdi, M., & Farhangi, M. A. (2020). A systematic review of the association between dietary patterns and health-related quality of life. Health and Quality of Life Outcomes, 18(1), 337. https://doi.org/10.1186/s12955-020-01581-z

[telkomuniv]

Finding solutions to climate change's health impacts | News | Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health - HSPH News

Harvard Chan School symposium, part of Harvard Climate Action Week, offers tools, ideas from a global perspective May 10, 2023 – The wide-ranging health impacts of climate change, including food insecurity, migration, war, and the spread of infectious diseases—and practical solutions to address these problems—were the focus of a half-day symposium hosted by Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public…

[anarchistdoll]

36% of youth between the ages of 13-17 that identify trans or nonbinary that have been subjected to bathroom or locker room restrictions have been sexually assaulted in the US so if you think trans people in bathrooms are the issue I have a particularly nice brick to show you https://www.hsph.harvard.edu/news/hsph-in-the-news/transgender-teens-restricted-bathroom-access-sexual-assault/#:~:text=Researchers%20looked%20at%20data%20from,May%206%2C%202019%20CNN%20article.

[edsonwerle]

A alegria desempenha um papel crucial no nosso bem-estar. Estudos, como o da Dra. Laura Kubzansky, professora e pesquisadora da HSPH (Harvard School of Public Health), têm destacado a importância da alegria para a saúde mental e física de uma pessoa. Os benefícios da alegria vão muito além de melhorar o humor, ajudar a relaxar ou aumentar a autoestima. Por exemplo, quando sorrimos, mesmo sem vontade, o movimento dos músculos, ossos e nervos da face envia um sinal para o cérebro, iniciando a liberação de endorfina. Essa substância, conhecida como o hormônio do bem-estar, é responsável por proporcionar sensações de conforto, disposição, alegria e até mesmo alívio da dor. Portanto, ser feliz é, de fato, uma questão de saúde. Essa percepção já era compartilhada pelo rei Salomão, que registrou que “o coração alegre é bom remédio”, no entanto, é importante ressaltar que a alegria não é uma cura milagrosa para todos os problemas de saúde. Profissionais da área de saúde devem ser consultados e os tratamentos por eles indicados devem ser levados a sério. O que anseio compartilhar através desta reflexão é a conscientização de que ao incorporarmos a alegria em nossas vidas, somos beneficiados com o fortalecimento do nosso sistema imunológico, o que por sua vez melhora a nossa qualidade de vida, quando, ou se estamos enfrentamos problemas de saúde; aceleração do processo de recuperação e a prevenção de doenças. Em suma, independentemente do seu estado de saúde atual, permita-se cultivar a alegria em sua mente e em seu coração. Não deixe que algumas circunstâncias, que são momentaneamente desfavoráveis, enganem você e tentem roubar de você a alegria de ser verdadeiramente feliz. Saiba que existe solução. Lembre-se do que Cristo Jesus disse: “Tenho lhes dito estas palavras para que a minha alegria esteja em vocês e a alegria de vocês seja completa” (João 15:11). Venha conhecer esta pessoa maravilhosa que é o doador de uma alegria inabalável e eterna. Permita que ele mostre a você o caminho para desfrutar de uma vida plena e abundante. Esta reflexão pode abençoar e transformar vidas, por gentileza, compartilhe. #GotasDeSabedoria

[ayushaktiayurveda]

Unfortunately, vitamin D deficiency is widespread. Therefore, you risk serious health issues if you don't get enough of this essential nutrient. Regular outdoor sweat sessions are a great way to increase vitamin D levels and lower your risk of disease, in addition to diet changes. Heart disease risk reduction through vigorous exercise has long been known. However, new research from the Harvard School of Public Health (HSPH) suggests a few new explanations for why this is the case. Most notably, it increases vitamin D production. The study found that engaging in vigorous exercise for at least three hours a week—such as running, jogging, or playing basketball or soccer—can reduce the risk of having a heart attack by 22%. They also discovered that those who exercised vigorously had higher HDL (good) cholesterol and vitamin D levels. FOR MORE INFO - https://ayushakti.com/fitness-and-exercise/category/v/vitamin-d-deficiency

[evoldir]

Fwd: Postdoc: Harvard.MalariaGenomics

Begin forwarded message: > From: evoldir@evol.biology.mcmaster.ca > Subject: Postdoc: Harvard.MalariaGenomics > Date: 6 January 2023 at 05:41:34 GMT > To: rdmpage@gmail.com > > > > The Neafsey Lab at the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health (HSPH) > is seeking an early stage or senior Postdoctoral Fellow to contribute > to our research program in the genomic epidemiology of malaria ( > https://ift.tt/nmlUKqk). Our lab generates and > analyzes large genomic datasets from malaria parasites and vector > mosquitoes to understand transmission patterns, demographic history, > drug/vaccine resistance, immune evasion, and host/vector/pathogen > interactions. In our wet lab, we generate new genetic assays for > parasites and vectors, such as multiplexed Illumina amplicon sequencing > panels, and we apply assays to cross sectional as well as longitudinal > sample collections, driving a need for innovative approaches to data > analysis. The successful candidate will work collaboratively with other > group members to develop innovative wetlab and bioinformatic approaches > for exploring Plasmodium malaria parasite genomic diversity. We have > experimental capacity at HSPH, where we are part of a close-knit community > of molecular parasitologists and vector biologists. Our lab also extends > to the Broad Institute, where we belong to the Broad Institute Genomic > Center for Infectious Disease and benefit from a community of expert > microbial genomicists and computational biologists. > > Ideal applicants will have a PhD in a relevant field, with strong > background in population genetics, molecular epidemiology, statistical > genetics, etc. Applicants will be expected to develop a research > program that is original but fits within the general priorities of the > group and funded grants, taking into account the relevant literature, > own experience, and advice from other scientists. Currently funded > or pending grants include: 1) projects to profile genetic diversity > of infections in clinical trials of malaria monoclonal antibodies and > vaccines to understand protective efficacy; 2) spatial genetic studies > of parasites and vectors; 3) genome-wide screens of loci mediating > parasite/vector interactions. > > Basic Qualifications: > > Candidates are required to have a Ph.D. in > biology/parasitology/epidemiology or equivalent. Molecular biology > laboratory skills (nucleic acid extraction, PCR, NGS library construction) > are required. > > Additional Qualifications: > > Experience with next generation sequencing data analysis and statistical > fluency are strongly desired. Experience in at least one scripting > language and familiarity with Unix/Linux computing environments are > also desired.  Candidates should demonstrate a track record of consistent > publication, have strong organizational, written, and oral communication > skills, and should be able to work both independently and as part of > a team. > > Contact Email: > > Please contact Daniel Neafsey by email: neafsey@broadinstitute.org with > CV, letter of interest, and contact info for at least three references. > > Contact Information: > > neafsey@broadinstitute.org > > Equal Opportunity Employer: > > We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will > receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, > religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, > disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic > protected by law. > > > neafsey@broadinstitute.org > > (to subscribe/unsubscribe the EvolDir send mail to > golding@mcmaster.ca

[hspn]

Hakim Ziyech scores against Brighton.

[stro-dos]

Mixing it up with some motivation from @gymrats.nuff_said and @mickey_langston and of course @strengthwraps because “nothing replaces hard work” 💪 . . . . @armyfreshfitness @militaryfreshfitness @armyfresh @semper.fresh @navyfresh @_airforcefresh #core #hsph #fit #fitness #eatclean #goals #gymrat #gymnastics #fitlife #lifestyle #yogi #yoga #bodyweight #calisthenics #nutrition #igdaily #armyfresh #militaryfreshnetwork #igdaily #barstarz #fitbody #crossfit #beastmode #bodybuilding #instafit #semperfresh #armyfresh #militaryfreshnetwork #corepower

[myperfectheart]

Substituting healthy plant proteins for red meat lowers risk for heart disease - HSPH News

Substituting healthy plant proteins for red meat lowers risk for heart disease – HSPH News

Study is first meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials to look at health effects of red meat in diet by swapping it for other types of foods

For immediate release: April 9, 2019

Boston, MA – Diets that replaced red meat with healthy plant proteins led to decreases in risk factors for cardiovascular disease (CVD), according to a new study from Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health and…

[hard--headed--woman]

@coochiefan

"the fact that u said a woman is a adult human female shows me u looked up the word woman and used the first thing u found as ur definition that shows me u know nothing about what ur actually talking about and u probably refer to articles in magazines 😂"

This is HILARIOUS to me. Kid, do you think I am as stupid as you are ? Do you think I read your replies and went like "oh, damn, what is a woman ? I don't know, I need to look up quickly !" and then asked Google what the word WOMAN means ? Do you really think I need Google or an article to give me the definition of a woman ? This is genuinely very funny. If I tell you a ball is spherical will you reply "oh that means you just looked up what ball means!!!! you know nothing about what you're talking about!!!" ? If I tell you that water is a liquid will you answer "you just looked up what water means you rely only on articles!!!" No, right ? Because everyone knows what a ball is and its definition, everyone knows what water is. You don't need an article for that. Well, same for woman. The definition of a woman is "adult human female" and I didn't need to look it up before replying to you to know that. It is what the word means, has always meant. You're the ignorant here, don't try to reverse the roles. It's pure projection.

I also find it funny that you said that to me, given that you have no arguments and only sent me articles without every commenting them. I find it hard to take you seriously, but let's continue.

Unless you also want sources about how sex works ? I could give you that if you need it, you seem very confused about that concept so don't hesitate to ask. I can also define the words "adult", "human" and "female" if needed, because given your next comment, you are confused about it too.

"yes becuase what a woman really is a very complex thing u as a feminist most likely don’t see woman as nothing but reproductive machines bc if u do ur saying the same shit podcast bros and typical misogynists say"

Womanhood is a biological fact. The rest - her personality, taste, flaws, qualities, etc - depends on the woman, and gender is a social construct - it isn't the thing that makes you a woman or not. That's all I am saying and that is common sense. If you read that and immediately thinks "omg so you mean women are nothing but reproductive machines" that's on you, because I have never said that, and nothing in the sentence "Womanhood is a biological trait" or "Women are adult human females" means that. You're the misogynist if that is the conclusion you draw when you read these sentences.

I notice you just spat out things that anti-radfems sides of social medias say, by the way.

"what i said abt trans women getting constantly attacked is a FACT i mean u could look it up and the first thing u will see is things to back it up but i can give u a few sources to start

https://williamsinstitute.law.ucla.edu/press/ncvs-trans-press-release/

https://www.hsph.harvard.edu/news/hsph-in-the-news/transgender-teens-restricted-bathroom-access-sexual-assault/

https://www.hsph.harvard.edu/news/hsph-in-the-news/transgender-teens-restricted-bathroom-access-sexual-assault/"

None of these sources prove that trans men have privileges over trans women. They even SAY it in the article :

Like, thanks for proving me right, but I could have done it myself, you know.

All these studies could prove is that violence against trans people exist, and I never said it didn't.

However, these studies :

- aren't peer reviewed

- don't give any sources, stats, numbers, explanations, etc.

- don't take into account race, sex, sexual orientation... which are really important factors. We know for example that very often, trans people are attacked because they're black, sex workers, same sex attracted... So all of this plays a huge role in these violent act. And the studies don't mention it.

- are based on weak things. the bathrooms study is based on a survey. i checked the sources for the second one, and it is based on the three available sources there are about violence against trans people : self-evaluation surveys (i checked that too, and one of the most talked about survey is about... seven transgender students. * far from being enough. especially since like i said above, many surveys don't care about race, sex, sexual orientation etc **), hotline calls and social service reports and hate crimes reported to the police. the thing is that, there are not enough proofs and sources to prove that these crimes, violence etc were committed against these people because they were trans.

* i have a source for that too :

"Sept lycées transgenres" = seven transgender students.

- plus, the term "transgender" is used in a very large way. it includes MTF and FTM people, but also gender non conforming people, non binary/genderfluid/genderqueer people, etc... and doesn't precise if the events happened before of after any form of transition. this changes everything. (found this on the article explaining what are the sources the studies about transphobic violence are based on)

I says clearly that drag queens, genderqueer people, trasvestites people and gender non conforming people are included in the studies, including the ones you gave me.

The bathrooms study makes no sense. Not only because it is just based on a survey which isn’t enough, but also because they say it themselves, it doesn't even lead to the conclusion that there's a link between the bathrooms restrictions and the violence :

So, we can't even say that the restrictions caused the assaults because there are no proofs.

Then, there do not say the sex of the students. Which is very important. Were the student assaulted girls (aka born females) ? How many of them ? Because it has nothing to do with transphobia then, it's sexist violence.

It doesn't say if they had transitioned. If they did, maybe it was hate crimes due to the fact that they were trans. If not, it has nothing to do with it. Were they just trans or also non binary, genderfluid etc ? It also changes everything, since non binary people don't transition the way TIMs and TIFs do - so the assault would have nothing to do with their gender identity.

I am not denying that these assaults happened, just that we can't say it has anything to do with the bathrooms restrictions and their gender identity. It's probably sexist and misogynistic violence, not transphobic violence.

I also would like to add that trans men wouldn't be safer in men's bathrooms. As I said, they're still females, so they face misogyny and sexism. It would be dangerous for them to be in the bathrooms with men. They would be far more likely to be assaulted. For their own protection, they should stay in female bathrooms.

Then, the second one. Well, first of all, as I already said, it doesn't take into account race, sex, sexual orientation, backround etc. Some other studies agree with me :

And debunk also the fact that trans people face more violence than people who don't identify as trans.

(This is about the study you sent me precisely).

And again, not peer reviewed. No sources. No talk about race, backround, etc. Nothing about transition - did they transition or not ? Nothing about the clear identity of the said "trans" people - non binary ? Drag ? GNC gay man ? Nothing about prostitution - most trans women who get attacked get attacked because they're black, same sex attracted or prostitutes. Nothing about that is said in the study. And there is no proof that they were attacked because of their gender identity/gender non conformity.

Anyway. These sources don't prove anything. They could prove that violence against trans people exist - even if the first one doesn't conclude that and is full of issues, and the second one is also full of issues. But it wasn't even our point, right ? I don't even know why you sent that. The point was that you think trans men are privileged over trans women. You didn't give any proof - and one of the studies you've sent me proves me right.

I could however give you link to prove that TIMs aka trans women are as violent as "cis" men and support the patriarchy just like "cis" men do.

The first one here.

Another source about it here.

Look, another one.

There is also a video I reblogged some time ago showing how dangerous it is to open female spaces like bathrooms to transgender idenfitied males (trans women) because then women are more likely to get assaulted.

Well. All of this to say that trans women supports the patriarchy and commit sexist violence, which is a total male thing, and proves that you remain the oppressor even if you identify as the oppressed.

Let's see your last comment now.

yes trans men have privileges compared to trans women ESPECIALLY if they pass becuase what your seen as is what you are whether u like it or not and even in the it’s honestly crazy how u as a lesbian are so anti trans women like they didn’t actively pave the way for u crayzzzz🤷🏾‍♀️💀

So first of all you do not seem to understand how oppression work. Oppression isn’t just some remarks and behaviour you face when people notice that you are a woman. It is systemic. It's in the laws, the politics, the system, the society itself. And in this society, trans men aren't privileged over trans women because they're still oppressed because of their sex. They're females. What privilege do they have in politics ? In terms of salary ? Do they get paid more ? No, they get pay less, because they are females. What about medical misogyny, that affects trans men and not trans women ? Show me how are trans men privileged, I am waiting. Because all I am seeing is that they're oppressed because of their sex and face female issues (that trans women don't face) and have no privileges over trans men. Show me a situation where trans men are privileged. And I am talking about a real privilege here.

We are changing our whole languages to please trans women. Women now get called "vagina havers" or "birthing bodies" so trans women don't feel excluded. Do we call men "penis havers" to please trans men ? No. Is there a thing like the "cotton ceiling" that trans women created about lesbians, but created by trans men about gay men ? No. Do we hear trans men win men's awards like men of the year ? No. Do we hear 24/7 talking about trans men wanting to invade men's spaces and crying if they aren't allowed to ? No.

Oh. And. Your last line. Do not fucking say that to me ever again. I don’t owe ANYTHING to trans women as a lesbian. They didn't pave the way for me. They didn't do anything for me.

Not only are they insanely lesbophobic and think I am a bigot for not liking dicks, not only did they created the cotton ceiling theory, not only do they invade my spaces to the point they don't even belong to lesbians anymore, but they didn't give me my rights. Homosexuals fought for them and got them alone.

I guess you are talking about Stonewall ? Well guess what, I am not american. I didn't get my rights thanks to Stonewall and if I got them in my country it's no thanks to trans people.

And about Stonewall ? First of all, the fight for gay rights didn't start at Stonewall. And even there, we don't owe anything to trans women.

The riots were started by a butch lesbian and drag king, Stormé DeLarverie. Marsha P Johnson and Rivera weren't even there, and they didn't identify as transgender. Marsha Johnson always said he was a gay man and drag queen, Rivera said "I'm not a lesbian. I don't even like the term transgender.". Most people at Stonewall were gay people, not trans. Pride was created by two gay men and two lesbians. No trans person was involved. Here is the guy who created Pride confirming it :

I explain it better and give more source in this post where I reply to another idiot.

I as a lesbian do not owe anything to trans women. Homosexuals fought for their rights, our rights, and didn't need anyone to pave the road for us. And actually, our movement didn't start at Stonewall and isn’t limited to Stonewall. It's an event in history, not The Event That Started The Fight For Gay Rights And Gave Homosexuals Their Rights.

Anyway. You didn't prove me anything. Trans men still aren't privileged.

Just saw a post saying that trans men have a privilege over trans women, just like "cis" men have a privilege over "cis" women and black men over black women and I want to scream. What is this bullshit again. Men have a privilege against women in general because they're male and the patriarchy is about males being the oppressors and females the oppressed. And so, yeah, black men have a privilege over black women, for example. But trans men are females. They have literally no privilege over trans women wtf?

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