It's particularly noteworthy to mention the irony within post-modernist ideals, as they claim to reject traditional gender roles while potentially labeling me as straight based on the absence of attraction to women in heels, short skirts, and lipstick.
Throughout the late 2000s and early to mid-2010s, a sense of hope surrounded the ascent of women's and LGB rights. No one could have predicted that a leap to 2024 would expose an unexpected battleground for women's rights, flooded by post-modernist notions like identity politics. Post-modern concepts assert that if a man identifies as a woman, he is a woman, and anyone challenging this is immediately labeled a bigot – case closed. This leaves no room for discussion or nuance. These ideas have thrown everyone, especially women, into a disorienting realm where self-identification is treated as an absolute reality. Disagreeing with this narrative quickly results in being labeled a white supremacist, homophobic, biphobic, transphobic, and every other type of oppressor imaginable by left-leaning ‘woke’ extremists, seemingly attacking the very rights we aim to protect. This is particularly disheartening as it diverts attention and resources from actual oppression, making it more challenging to address and combat genuine instances of injustice.
While I will agree that gender dysphoria is a real and valid mental health condition, I do not agree with the ideology so many behind it push. While one may feel out of touch with their inner self due to a myriad of factors such as trauma, personality traits, mental health conditions, or societal pressures, it doesn't mean they are actually the opposite sex and were born in the wrong body. The complexities of human experience and identity are vast, and attributing these feelings to “being in the wrong body” oversimplifies the intricate interplay of various influences in our lives.
In this perplexing era, certain biological women applaud individuals, such as cough cough Dylan Mulvaney, who undergo identity changes from male to female (or, in his case, from male to nonbinary to female). This applause, led by some factions of modern-day feminists, hails men like Mulvaney as champions of womanhood, even when their actions embody toxic masculinity.
These men, donning the guise of women, forcefully insert themselves into women's spaces, dismantling the long-standing boundaries crafted to ensure the safety and autonomy of women.
The distortion created by these concepts becomes glaringly apparent in particularly alarming situations, such as convicted rapists being housed in women's prisons, directly endangering the safety of women. This troubling reality emphasizes the severe consequences for the security and rights of women caused by the misguided celebration of men who adopt the identity of women.
These implications reach far beyond the walls of prison housing. Everyday female spaces, established to offer a sense of security and privacy, now face intrusion from those who do not share the same lived experiences. Consider, for instance, women's bathrooms and changing rooms. These areas, traditionally reserved for individuals of the same biological sex, serve as safe havens for women, particularly in vulnerable moments when privacy is paramount. The blurring of boundaries allows for a potential infringement on this privacy, with implications for the emotional and physical safety of women.
Moreover, the erosion of these boundaries affects women's rights by diluting the very notion of sex-based protections. Policies crafted to safeguard women based on shared biological experiences may lose their efficacy when gender identity takes precedence over biological reality. This shift has the potential to undermine hard-fought victories in areas such as workplace discrimination, athletic competitions, and other areas where sex-specific considerations are crucial.
The fervent push for unquestioning acceptance of diverse gender identities can overshadow the nuanced struggles and authentic identities of lesbians, gay men, and bisexual individuals.
Queer theory, a central aspect of post-modernism, stands as a force challenging the traditional notions of gender and sexual identities. However, the rejection of biological sex and the insistence that gender is solely a social construct, purported by queer theory, poses a significant threat to the distinct identity and struggles of lesbians, gay men, and bisexual men and women. As queer theory gains prominence, it exerts a subtle yet powerful influence, pressuring lesbians into relationships that conflict with their sexual orientation. The demand for the inclusion of diverse gender identities in same-sex dating pools is like a wolf in sheep’s clothing. It pretends to be covered in love and acceptance but, in reality, is ready to attack anyone who disagrees, neglecting the nuances and rejecting the innateness of sexual orientation, pushing individuals to compromise their authentic selves for the sake of an “inclusive” facade.
As post-modernist ideologies continue to reject fixed definitions of gender and sexuality, an undermining of the foundations of same-sex rights emerges. The notion that anyone can identify as any gender or sexual orientation dilutes the specificity and importance of same-sex attraction and relationships. In the fight for LGB rights, blurring the lines between different sexual orientations may inadvertently weaken the distinct and hard-earned rights that have been championed by the same-sex community and are still being fought to ensure.
Navigating the post-modernist landscape within the LGB community presents a personal challenge for me as a bi woman. My inherent proclivity for dating and being with an individual who aligns with their biological sex may be at odds with the prevailing narrative that embraces a spectrum of gender identities. I acknowledge that my attraction leans toward masculine-leaning individuals (either a masculine, clean-cut, presenting straight guy or a tomboyish woman in flannel and combat boots). While a post-modernist lens might label me as straight due to my inclination towards a partner who prefers a baseball game over shopping for lipstick, I stand firm in my identity as a bi woman.
Furthermore, as a monogamous individual who will only be with one person, I find myself facing the challenge of potential bi-erasure. This issue arises when people perceive me through a binary lens, categorizing me as either lesbian or straight. While individuals of a more woke mindset might be tempted to exclaim, "How dare you misorient me," I refrain from such a response. I recognize that being identified exclusively as lesbian or straight is not inherently negative, and I understand why people may tend to label me one way or the other, especially within the context of a monogamous relationship. I don't expect people to be mind readers. The larger concern, however, is the post-modernist perspective that sees me as straight if they base it all on gender-identity ideology and disregard the reality that a tomboy is, in fact, a WOMAN, which makes me bi at the end of the day. It's particularly noteworthy to mention the irony within post-modernist ideals, as they claim to reject traditional gender roles while potentially labeling me as straight based on the absence of attraction to women (or men in today's world) in heels, short skirts, and lipstick.
As we reflect on the unexpected challenges that have unfolded within the realm of women's rights and the LGB community, it's evident that the infiltration of post-modernist ideologies, particularly through the lens of identity politics and queer theory, poses a significant threat. The fervent push for unquestioning acceptance of diverse gender identities can overshadow the nuanced struggles and authentic identities of lesbians, gay men, and bisexual individuals. Moreover, the blurring of boundaries in spaces designated for women, fueled by post-modernist concepts, compromises the security and autonomy that women have fought to establish.
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Also, thank you for writing this!