Trans ID - early 20th century

[AnnaMarie]

The Early 20th-Century ID Cards That Kept Trans People Safe From Harassment - Atlas Obscura

This is quite interesting. ID and hormone therapy in 1919. Transitional surgery in the 1920s. I know what my dad went through getting surgery to correct club feet in the 1920s. He was terrified of hospitals his entire life.

 

[GNTLGNT]

....interesting, had never thought about it as being a historical phenomena.....though I shouldn't be surprised.....

 

[AnnaMarie]

I know there have always been gay and transgendered people. But I am amazed that 100 years ago a doctor was offering therapy and surgery.

As a young teen I knew someone who was referred to as a cross-dresser. And maybe he was....or maybe she was trans. Gay men I knew when I was in my twenties....things I now recall them saying, makes me wonder if they are trans as well.

 

[doowopgirl]

I'm just glad things have moved on.

 

[Neesy]

I know there have always been gay and transgendered people. But I am amazed that 100 years ago a doctor was offering therapy and surgery.

As a young teen I knew someone who was referred to as a cross-dresser. And maybe he was....or maybe she was trans. Gay men I knew when I was in my twenties....things I now recall them saying, makes me wonder if they are trans as well.

I think indigenous people used to say these people had 'two spirits' and they were accepted for what they were. (But to be honest I don't know a lot about Aboriginal history and culture).

 

[AnnaMarie]

I think indigenous people used to say these people had 'two spirits' and they were accepted for what they were. (But to be honest I don't know a lot about Aboriginal history and culture).

Yes. They were honoured, often trained as healers, believed to be able to see both sides.

 

[Anduan Pirate Princess]

That was a really fascinating read. Thanks for sharing that!

 

[kingricefan]

I think indigenous people used to say these people had 'two spirits' and they were accepted for what they were. (But to be honest I don't know a lot about Aboriginal history and culture).

I remember reading years ago that in some tribes of indigenous people here in the States that homosexual men were treated with great reverence and respect.

 

[GNTLGNT]

I remember reading years ago that in some tribes of indigenous people here in the States that homosexual men were treated with great reverence and respect.

....oh now, you're just begging for attention!.....

 

[kingricefan]

....oh now, you're just begging for attention!.....

Bow down when you address me!

 

[GNTLGNT]

Bow down when you address me!

 

[AnnaMarie]

That was a really fascinating read. Thanks for sharing that!

You’re welcome.

My son has a few friends who are transitioning. I wonder if any of them realize how long ago these treatments started.

 

[kingricefan]

 

[AnnaMarie]

Something happened today.

My granddaughter is 10. At school they are doing a lot of anti-bullying stuff. Went to WeDay, going to see Wonder, etc.

She has to do a project. They make a “human” that has been bullied. They have to write a back story about the person. She is making a pink “human” that is transgender. Pink is because he was born female. She has also decided he has a twin brother who is not trans. She says to me... “he’s...I don’t know the word. You know, when a person is interested in boys and girls....what’s that word?”

Other than answering that question I just let her ramble. She went on and on about how people feel offended because they don’t understand when a person is trans or bi-sexual and so they bully them.

She is so proud....she’s the only one in the class that chose that back story.

 

[kingricefan]

Something happened today.

My granddaughter is 10. At school they are doing a lot of anti-bullying stuff. Went to WeDay, going to see Wonder, etc.

She has to do a project. They make a “human” that has been bullied. They have to write a back story about the person. She is making a pink “human” that is transgender. Pink is because he was born female. She has also decided he has a twin brother who is not trans. She says to me... “he’s...I don’t know the word. You know, when a person is interested in boys and girls....what’s that word?”

Other than answering that question I just let her ramble. She went on and on about how people feel offended because they don’t understand when a person is trans or bi-sexual and so they bully them.

She is so proud....she’s the only one in the class that chose that back story.

You should be proud of her. That's great that she's doing this.

 

[AnnaMarie]

You should be proud of her. That's great that she's doing this.

Absolutely. Told her I am too. I admit I am a bit curious why this would be her choice. I hadn’t expected trans or bi to be something she was fully aware of.

 

[kingricefan]

Absolutely. Told her I am too. I admit I am a bit curious why this would be her choice. I hadn’t expected trans or bi to be something she was fully aware of.

Kids know a lot more than we give them credit for these days. I know when I was a child (way back in the 60's) my Mom would have been shocked at what I was aware of.

 

[AnnaMarie]

Kids know a lot more than we give them credit for these days. I know when I was a child (way back in the 60's) my Mom would have been shocked at what I was aware of.

I’ve been thinking, and I recall her mom telling me she had an aunt who was trans. It’s possible she talked about her to the kids. (The aunt died before the kids were born.)

 

[osnafrank]

Something happened today.

My granddaughter is 10. At school they are doing a lot of anti-bullying stuff. Went to WeDay, going to see Wonder, etc.

She has to do a project. They make a “human” that has been bullied. They have to write a back story about the person. She is making a pink “human” that is transgender. Pink is because he was born female. She has also decided he has a twin brother who is not trans. She says to me... “he’s...I don’t know the word. You know, when a person is interested in boys and girls....what’s that word?”

Other than answering that question I just let her ramble. She went on and on about how people feel offended because they don’t understand when a person is trans or bi-sexual and so they bully them.

She is so proud....she’s the only one in the class that chose that back story.

Storys like this and People like your Granddaughter...hope for the Human Kind