Code Switch All The Only Ones: The Missing Piece Of The Puzzle
Nov 3, 2023
Meet Zen, a Mexican-American trans person from New Orleans, and learn about the historic trans figure, Bernard, from Alabama in the early 1900s. Explore the vibrant queer and trans communities in the 1920s and 30s, challenges faced by trans individuals, medical gaslighting, and gender norms. Reflect on personal identity and future aspirations as a trans youth seeking gender affirming care.
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History of Trans Youth
- Anti-trans sentiment often assumes youth gender transition is a new phenomenon.
- Lane Kaplan-Levinson questions this assumption, emphasizing historical context.
Bernard's Childhood
- Bernard, a trans man in the 1910s, grew up in Alabama.
- He embraced masculine interests despite being assigned female at birth, yearning to be like his father.
The Elbow Kiss
- As a child, Bernard was told he could become a boy by kissing his elbow.
- He diligently attempted this impossible feat, highlighting his deep desire to transition.