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How to discuss trans issues to uneducated people? (self.controversial)

submitted 2 years ago by Zirconium to c/controversial

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Hi, I have a transmasc boyfriend and am part of the LGBTQ+ alliance. However I started my first year of college and encountered uneducated men who just did not believe that trans people had their rights under attack. One of my friends even told my trans woman friend that she had more rights than him. How or what can you do to help others become educated without "debating trans existence" or starting an argument? Thank you.

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[–] Ashyr 10 points 2 years ago

You can lead a horse to water, but you can’t make it drink.

I think it’s fine to want to educate the undereducated, but the reality is they’ll never learn unless they want to learn. So when they say something ignorant, you can just say that hasn’t been your experience.

If they ask for more you can share your experience. If they’re still interested then you can open it up to the broader national or global narrative.

I feel for you and your loved ones and I hope you have success finding and building allies in your community.