Scene on Radio S3 E9: Be Like You
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Oct 31, 2018 A transgender man shares his journey of embracing his identity, defying societal expectations, and navigating gendered spaces. The podcast discusses the challenges faced by trans individuals, the importance of living authentically, and redefining masculinity in a patriarchal society.
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Navigating Men's Locker Room
- Lewis Wallace nervously enters a men's locker room to experience and navigate gendered spaces as a transgender person.
- He avoids speaking or eye contact to prevent revealing his gender identity in that setting.
Privilege of Gendered Spaces
- Cisgender men hold a privilege in freely using gendered spaces without fear.
- Transgender people like Lewis face real threats of violence and discrimination in these same spaces.
Family and Gender Expectations
- Lewis grew up androgynous, facing cultural pressures to reject femininity to be accepted as male.
- His family experiences highlight conflicting ideas about masculinity and gender expression.