The article explores the views of a person who, unlike some in her generation, believes that identity should be seen beyond just biological sex. She emphasizes the importance of recognizing the effects of class, race, and environmental factors on personal experience. The author argues that concentrating solely on biological identity can limit one's understanding of their own life. Moreover, she critiques the perception that trans inclusivity is a distraction from broader social issues like class politics, espousing a viewpoint that prioritizes collective liberation over individual identity narratives.
A truly progressive society should be moving towards seeing the person first, both beyond and in profound recognition of their politicised identities.
It is a fallacy to suggest that trans inclusivity is more compatible with capitalism than with collective liberation.
If I were to look at every aspect of my life through the prism of my reproductive organs, I would be limiting the scope of my experience.
My menopausal womanhood matters as it gets in the way of things I want to do in life; but it doesn't eclipse other social inequalities.
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