PoetPhilosopher
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Gender acceptance and equality have made strides in general over the years (outside of politics and away from some fundamentalists), thanks to the efforts of activists and individuals advocating for inclusivity. In my opinion.
While progress has been made in accepting transgender individuals, I find..... there still exist additional challenges when it comes to understanding and accepting non-binary and Gender Fluid people. In my opinion.
Why this may be important is that, I find, the personal attributes by which individuals are judged can differ based on their perceived gender.
So as I said, despite some people's best efforts to the contrary, there has been a growing acceptance of transgender people within broad society, I feel. To be fair.
Many individuals have become more open-minded and understanding of this, recognizing the importance of allowing individuals to express their true gender identity. This acceptance has helped create an environment in which transgender people can feel more comfortable and supported, even if it's not acceptance from everyone.
While transgender acceptance has seen progress, non-binary and Gender Fluid individuals still face unique challenges in terms of recognition and acceptance. In my opinion. Non-binary people identify outside the traditional male/female binary, while Gender Fluid people experience fluidity in their gender identity. However, many people struggle to understand these identities fully, leading to their exclusion or misgendering. From what I have seen.
To use an example of online dating sites. The perception of non-binary and Gender Fluid individuals by women may vary. Some women may have limited exposure or understanding of these identities, leading them to rely on binary gender norms and categorize individuals as either male or female. This categorization may stem from societal expectations and a lack of education about non-binary and Gender Fluid identities, maybe.
When women perceive an individual as male, it is unfortunate that some may prioritize financial smarts over personal qualities when evaluating that individual upon first meeting them. I find. This emphasis on financial status can create an additional barrier for those seeking to be judged based on their personality, character, and other qualities. In my view, it is important to me to recognize that personal attributes and values extend far beyond financial achievements, even if the two may overlap "sometimes", I will admit.
Seeing as that I'm "stubborn" and would prefer to talk to people who put less weight on the financial side first and foremost when speaking, it does create pessimism and road blocks for me, when it comes to online dating.
That being said, I don't consider this an avenue necessarily for solutions to this, and am not necessarily asking for problem-solving, though I am not closing my ears to ideas, either. More so, I'm just talking about something as I brainstorm ways to better communicate my feelings to people, especially people who I don't know "very well" already, such as those on dating sites.
While progress has been made in accepting transgender individuals, I find..... there still exist additional challenges when it comes to understanding and accepting non-binary and Gender Fluid people. In my opinion.
Why this may be important is that, I find, the personal attributes by which individuals are judged can differ based on their perceived gender.
So as I said, despite some people's best efforts to the contrary, there has been a growing acceptance of transgender people within broad society, I feel. To be fair.
Many individuals have become more open-minded and understanding of this, recognizing the importance of allowing individuals to express their true gender identity. This acceptance has helped create an environment in which transgender people can feel more comfortable and supported, even if it's not acceptance from everyone.
While transgender acceptance has seen progress, non-binary and Gender Fluid individuals still face unique challenges in terms of recognition and acceptance. In my opinion. Non-binary people identify outside the traditional male/female binary, while Gender Fluid people experience fluidity in their gender identity. However, many people struggle to understand these identities fully, leading to their exclusion or misgendering. From what I have seen.
To use an example of online dating sites. The perception of non-binary and Gender Fluid individuals by women may vary. Some women may have limited exposure or understanding of these identities, leading them to rely on binary gender norms and categorize individuals as either male or female. This categorization may stem from societal expectations and a lack of education about non-binary and Gender Fluid identities, maybe.
When women perceive an individual as male, it is unfortunate that some may prioritize financial smarts over personal qualities when evaluating that individual upon first meeting them. I find. This emphasis on financial status can create an additional barrier for those seeking to be judged based on their personality, character, and other qualities. In my view, it is important to me to recognize that personal attributes and values extend far beyond financial achievements, even if the two may overlap "sometimes", I will admit.
Seeing as that I'm "stubborn" and would prefer to talk to people who put less weight on the financial side first and foremost when speaking, it does create pessimism and road blocks for me, when it comes to online dating.
That being said, I don't consider this an avenue necessarily for solutions to this, and am not necessarily asking for problem-solving, though I am not closing my ears to ideas, either. More so, I'm just talking about something as I brainstorm ways to better communicate my feelings to people, especially people who I don't know "very well" already, such as those on dating sites.