Philosophy

Pondering the deep issues in identity and gender

Distinguishing Gender by Utility to Humans

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Moments to allow "cis" and "trans" into my vocabulary

Amethysta Herrick
Amethysta Herrick
Philosophy

Damming the River of Wisdom

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The current of the Universe: swim or go extinct

Amethysta Herrick
Amethysta Herrick
Philosophy

Morons Playing at Monarchy

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Donald Trump's lasting legacy of hate

Amethysta Herrick
Amethysta Herrick
Society

Transgender Ambivalence

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Acceptance, be it internal or external is something we all struggle with in the trans community.

Stephanie Dharma
Society

Creating My Signature Curves

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Realizing the finer points of gender through handwriting

Amethysta Herrick
Amethysta Herrick
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Pushing Through a Hard Time

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When I think of my gender identity, I think of a Jell-O blob. It's a mass, so it exists, but it's not exactly a 'thing.'

Tucker Lieberman
Tucker Lieberman
Philosophy

The Power of the Liminal Other

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The magic and benefits of being transgender

Amethysta Herrick
Amethysta Herrick
Philosophy

The Effect of Physical Appearance on Identity

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Discovering the inner through change of the outer

Amethysta Herrick
Amethysta Herrick
Philosophy

From Flower Maiden to Owl Face: A Transgender Allegory

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The lesson Welsh myth teaches about identity

Amethysta Herrick
Amethysta Herrick
Society

Science Doesn't Need Queer Theory

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Scientists need to remember their roots are in observation, not conclusion

Amethysta Herrick
Amethysta Herrick
Philosophy
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People have been mad about 'cisgender' since at least 2007

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If someone wants a world where no one is marked as cis, they must simultaneously fight for a world where no one is marked as trans.

Tucker Lieberman
Tucker Lieberman
Philosophy

I'm Sorry Mother… Transgender Regret

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Have you faced ridicule and continuous coaching not to be who you are? If you are LBG_QIA, then yes, I believe you. If not, I won’t deny, but tell me how?

Saoirse George
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