As a matter of interest, are there as many women who are transsexual? i.e. are born female but feel that they are male.
I have a question, how do people within the Trans Community view men who like to dress as women just for sexual fun? Is it looked down on the same way that Bi men are looked upon by a certain portion of the Gay Community?
Roger the Dragon
while where here can we learne all the other terms
I'm sure if you word your questions carefully and lucidly, you will not be derided. However, you asked for definitions of some of the other terms and you will find that either definitions have been given, or that links have been posted so that you can find the definitions for yourself.
Bev
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if only it was that simple i need to sit down with someone may- be for days lol x
What a great thread. Okay, so the chap in question seems to have gone underground on the topic, but, non the less, the topic has certainly caused me to think, and has been an education.
I didn't see the programme with Lorraine Kelly, but I'm wondering if we can't all ultimately learn from the child. The acceptance the child has about her parents is based upon her knowing her parents. To the child it doesn't matter if they dress as women/men, if they anatomically have male/female bits, or if they are straight/bi/gay. The child looks only at the parent as the person who is within and leaves all the other crap where it should be. She is quite obviously loved and cared for, and this will always shine out and produce such fantastic individuals.
A child now perhaps, but the acceptance of all sorts of people into her adult life will be something which she will treasure as an adult. Due to her being in an unusual family unit really does mean unfortunately that as she matures, she will be likely to have to question her own views and reach some conclusions of her own, but they will have no choice but to be based upon acceptance.
I cannot speak with any knowledge of the subject of transgender/sexuals/vestities etc, i am ignorant to the ins and outs within the bigger picture, but I do try to be accepting of all individuals based upon nothing more or less than the fact that they are individuals. I will be honest however and say that there are times when i miss the point, cause offense, am ignorant to anothers plight etc.
Through this site, i have met people who are diverse in all directions. For this i will always be grateful since they have made me look at people as individuals outside the bigotry, race and prejudices of society and indeed (from the sound of it) perhaps some communities. Each of us have the right to our individuality and through discussions like this thread, i am finding myself reconciling parts of my own self which have been denied.
I'm not sure if this adds anything to the thread apart from a thankyou all for your frank and open honesty on such intimate and individual matters. I must apologise if i have said anything which is politically incorrect or causes offense, it isn't intended.
Lots of love,hugs and kisses
Little
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It is a fascinating thread, lots of really good information.
I agree with you Little about the daughter of that couple growing up to be understanding of peoples differences which is always a good thing. I have tried my best with my own kids to help them understand and accept people whoever they are and I think it is working so far. I have gay and bi friends and my son has always known that M (gay man friend) has boyfriends the same way that straight men have girlfriends, and that is perfectly OK. I have always failed to understand why society is so stubborn in wanting everyone to conform to the 'norm' and that anyone who falls outside their neat categories should be open to discrimination. It is all wrong and I as a parent will always try to help my kids understand the many differences in people in the most positive way. That's one of the main reasons I am so keen on learning more about the bits I don't understand because if I know then I can pass that knowledge to others who don't.
All of which begs the question, how much is sexuality genetic, and how much social 'grooming'.
It is claimed by some historians that in the martial societies in ancient Greece, male/male long term relationships were not only encouraged, but in extreme cases, compulsory within the armed forces. It was viewed that a soldier would fight harder with his lover alongside him, than for his wife and kids way behind the front line.
Acceptance of this concept of compulsory bi-sexuality would bring up visions of 'straight bashing' of those that would not conform to societies dictates.
Of course, there are also just as many that say this is absolute tosh, and homosexual activity amongst soldiers in Greece was purely recreational.
lhk
Kat