Part 2 Speech: Marginalization of the Transgender Community
Today, being a transgender remains u excessively challenging, but this does not mean that this stage is a hopeless one (Bridgeman and Winter 1). A decade ago, Americans transgender were commonly referred to as deviants who were not suitable for respectable economic responsibilities, distinguished workplaces and a major disgrace to the respective family and society as a whole (Bridgeman and Winter 1). Disclosing to friends and relatives was not good either as they received pity and isolation (Bridgeman and Winter 1). For many, the transitioning amongst the public process was an equivalent to suicidal. Confronting the inner sense of either a male and female with the external challenges and hate and deciding to come out meant that one was to exist as an exile. However, despite these challenges there are more and more Americans coming out to fight gender identity by transitioning (Bridgeman and Winter 1). Those transitioning are doing this with fear, releasing that while their tolerance muscles are stretching, prejudiced policies and unreceptive uniformed insolences are still prevalent in the society.
It is rather unfortunate that people forget that everyone is entitled to different human privileges which are meant to be enjoyed. The transgender community is comprised of the young and old all who are members of certain families being our work colleagues, das, moms, and siblings and raising families (Christensen 1). This is a diverse community that represents different racial and cultural backgrounds and religion. Based on research there are approximately 700,000 transgender persons in America which are about 0.3 percent of the entire populace and close to 3.5% of the LGBTQ community (Christensen 1). This numbers might be restrictive based on the low number of studies that have been dedicated to determining the transgender populace. Despite the growth of this populace, it is rather apparent that the society is not yet ready to accommodate the needs and feelings of this diverse community. It is a shame that in the 21st-century people are consistently forced to hide their real identities in order to fit into the social standards (Bridgeman and Winter 1).
Most individuals are so certain of their hate for the transgender group as they are guided by the existing social norms thus forgetting that it is the same norms that limit one’s potential and liberty (Christensen 1). Like every other individual, these community deserves to exist in an environment where the concept of support and sympathy outweighs the stories regarding suicide. Attitudes and perception as changing, but in a rather slow mode while lives, desires, visions, and occupations are being destroyed (Christensen 1). In some states, the transgender community is not only required to fight for recognition and acceptance but for equal opportunities as well such as washrooms. It is in such trends that one realizes that regardless of what the society states to be acceptable there are instances where liberty is necessary. The transition is not conducted through witchcraft or any other outrageous process but through medical treatment an aspect that is considered valuable to lives (Christensen 1).
In summing up, it is said that about seven transgender commit suicide monthly across the globe due to negative publicity and prejudice. It is shaming to realize that one can support losing lives over equality. Transgender people are subjected to minimal legal protection, poverty due to lack of employment, healthcare challenges, and violence and identity documents (Atheeque and Nishanthi 640). The community is not only independent but also plays part in building the society both socially and economically something that should be appreciated. Equality is all about preserving and guarding the rights of people by dignifying and supporting them (Atheeque and Nishanthi 640). This is all that is needed from the public administrators and the public in creating a favorable environment for the transgender community and encouraging nationalism.
Work Cited
Bridgeman Graham and Winter Damon. The quest for transgender equality. 2015. Retrieved from https://www.nytimes.com/2015/05/04/opinion/the-quest-for-transgender-equality.html
Christensen, Elektra. The marginalization of the transgender community. 2015. Retrieved from http://www.okologie.org/blogs/2015/4/2/the-marginalization-of-the-transgender-community
Mohammed Atheeque and Rajathurai Nishanthi. Marginalization of transgender community: A sociological analysis. 2016. International Journal of Applied Research 2016; 2(9): 639-641
