“If saying a different pronoun is that difficult for us due to the cultural programming we've had around gender, we can start to get a picture of the power of the structures trapping our [trans] clients.” GenderTransPronounsCounsellingPronounStructural Oppression Book:Person-Centred Counselling for Trans and Gender Diverse People: A Practical Guide Source: Person-Centred Counselling for Trans and Gender Diverse People: A Practical Guide
“When Margaret Thatcher transitioned her speaking voice to a more male register to be listened to by men of the House of Commons, she was not scrutinised in the same way a trans man would be - her voice was mainly praised ... becoming more masculine is always [socially] favoured over perceived femininity.” MisogynyMasculinityFemininityTransTransitioning Book:Person-Centred Counselling for Trans and Gender Diverse People: A Practical Guide Source: Person-Centred Counselling for Trans and Gender Diverse People: A Practical Guide