The Cry of Transgenders outlines the shift in attitudes toward transgender people in the past decade in Britain. Faye begins with the tragic case of Lucy Meadows, who came out as a trans woman in 2012 while teaching at a primary school. The transgender activist was subjected to a campaign of harassment and vilification. She later killed herself. The book is a necessary antidote to the growing tide of hate speech against transgender people.
The transgender community has long cried out for equality, but the prevailing attitude towards transgender people has led to a number of negative effects. Oftentimes, transgender people have committed crimes and/or be violent because of negative reactions from society. They often struggle with low self-esteem due to the negative reaction. It’s no wonder that this can lead to risky behavior, including exploitation.
The Cry of Transgenders highlights the plight of transgender people in the workplace. The experience of Joanne has inspired other transgenders to speak out against the harassment they’ve faced. The transgender worker who was harassing Joanne was working in the same office and had become aggressive. The incident happened in front of the police, but the officers refused to assist Joanne because of her transgender status.
The Cry of Transgenders explores the issues of harassment, discrimination, and sexual harassment of transgender people. In the United States, the incidence of transphobic assault is also increasing. In a recent report, police officers in New York City reprimanded one transgender person for being gay. Despite the fact that the police harassment continues, the victims have found a way to overcome the stigma.
Texas’s anti-LGBTQ legislation has led to the rise of anti-trans rhetoric. This year alone, Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton compared gender-affirming surgery to child abuse. The Texas legislature holds 140-day sessions every two years. The Cry of Transgenders has a wide range of consequences, and many people are left feeling helpless. If the state is not willing to accept transgender people, the crisis is likely to worsen. The first step in the fight against transphobia is to embrace your identity. Being transgender can help you feel comfortable and confident in a case like this. As long as you don’t let others see your gender identity as a problem, you will find that acceptance will come. Like a baby is born with a name, the Cry of Transgenders has a corresponding gender-affirming story.
The new draft of the transgender rights act has a progressive component. It covers non-discrimination, education, and employment equality. Transgender people are fighting for their rights, not for charity. Half the goodness that we show towards LGBT people is not enough. The draft requirement is insufficient. But it is an essential step toward a more accepting society for transgenders. While transgender people are not yet legally recognized, they deserve to be treated like other human beings.