Posted by wendy b. on June 17, 2002, at 13:18:03
In reply to Re: is my violence sane? - an ironic response (?) » wendy b., posted by omega man on June 17, 2002, at 2:07:43
Omega man,
It is my belief that our gender identities do not lie in our biology. The fact that you have penis and testicles does not mean that you *necessarily* identify with males, and think like other males, as such. If it did, why are there cross-dressers and transvestites and people of both sexes having elaborate operations to change their sex organs from "male" to "female," and vice-versa? Because they believe the biology we are born with is not our destiny, and that our identities do not reside in our sex organs.
I may have a uterus, but I can change my gender identity at will, just as you can. I don't need a penis to think like a "real" man, whatever that is. If I were a lesbian, would that make me more "like a man," and then qualify me to comment on this thread? Or does being a lesbian make me think more "like a woman," and then leave me out?
What if you posed the question to the "man" in my town who rides around the streets every single day on his bike, collecting returnables? "He" dresses in beautiful skirts and stockings showing his very lovely legs, and wears high heels and paints his face with eye-shadow and bright red lipstick. What would "he" advise you about violence and hitting people with hockey sticks? I couldn't imagine! Just as you can't imagine what a "real" woman like me would say about your predicament (no pun intended...)
So why are my comments "naturally" banned from this discussion? I just want to say, I feel badly for you, and don't necessarily need or want to comment on your questions. But I feel the need, somehow, to explain this point of view and share some insights. If it's not helping you, or is detracting from the discussion, I'm sorry and I'll stop...
Sincerely,
Wendy
> I'm well aware there are a great deal of females more inteligent than me..and stronger..
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> how is it possible for a female to create an idea of how to deal with a problem male and then re-apply that solution to a male dealing with a male when in that real case there will be no allowances made for the gender difference which is something basic and instinctive.
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> its an impossible hypothetical..the female can't imagine a real solution because she does'nt have the experience of being male...
poster:wendy b.
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