02-01-2016, 04:25 PM
Excellent post. I have actually been in a workplace that went through what you describe. There was a lot of hostility and negativity toward the attitude of the lady transitioning. Not because she was transitioning but because of her in your face attitude. It created a lot of turmoil and negative attitudes.
I believe most people would be supportive if not just tolerant if she had attempted to blend in better. The whole workplace changed for her and then she left with a "ha I changed you all" attitude. That kind of situation causes a huge amount of damage when it comes to attitudes towards TG persons.
As much as we expect people to be tolerant of us. We need to be respectful towards them. I dont believe that any of us started life wanting to be TG but we are. No one we come in contact with wants things shoved in their face either. Respect from all sides is the key.
I believe most people would be supportive if not just tolerant if she had attempted to blend in better. The whole workplace changed for her and then she left with a "ha I changed you all" attitude. That kind of situation causes a huge amount of damage when it comes to attitudes towards TG persons.
As much as we expect people to be tolerant of us. We need to be respectful towards them. I dont believe that any of us started life wanting to be TG but we are. No one we come in contact with wants things shoved in their face either. Respect from all sides is the key.