Ugh, it just upsets me so much. I think it really lends a hand to transmisogyny. I know most of the "leaders" in the trans world are ftm (and this isn't an attack on you bronze, you have a good head on your shoulders) which means they become this voice for everyone who is on the trans spectrum. A lot of trans man dislike what is considered 'femininity' as it "feeds the binary", which is simply ridiculous as there are ftm people who are extremely masculine.

Honestly, I think it's another way to manipulate genderqueer/NB/trans(women) people to feel even lesser and more excluded than they (we) already do. Masculine clothing/appearances are taken seriously. Any appearance that has femininity is taken as lesser, and that is what they want.

I have noticed when I am more genderfuc*ery in appearance, or more masculine, my opinion is taken more seriously. People in the trans community believe I am radical and know everything there is to know about trans issues. When I wear skinny jeans/blouses or style my hair a certain way, I am verbally mistreated by the trans community.

Most recently this weekend at a trans hang out I went to with my friend. I wore a *gasp* dress, and people rolled their eyes at me or asked me if I even knew what I was "doing".

It's disgusting.