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Trans@lemmy.blahaj.zoneEnglish · 1 year ago

Why are FTMs so invisible in the mainstream?

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Why are FTMs so invisible in the mainstream?

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Trans@lemmy.blahaj.zoneEnglish · 1 year ago

I’ve got my own takes on this, but I’m curious about y’all’s.

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I think a part of it is that every FTM I’ve ever met just looked like a slightly effeminate dude, its a lot easier for them to blend into society. MTF is harder to “pass” and get noticed more.

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