Last class, Laleh drew a parallel between Christine Jorgensen and Caitlyn Jenner. I was browsing online and found this interesting article. Both received explosive media coverage and were often portrayed as glamorous, feminine women. This reading identifies another common trait: whiteness. Transsexuals of color did not receive as much attention during Jorgensen's time, and the author argues that despite progress, they still receive less attention today. Thoughts?
https://daily.jstor.org/christine-jorgensen-caitlyn-jenner/
Hi Annie! I find this article very interesting. It reminds me a lot of a similar piece (I can't seem to find the link) focused on how society seems to reward slim white men, over other races and genders, for gender deviance/exploration. Whiteness does seem to effect how an individual's gender identity is perceived.
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