Expounding Gender Parity
The rainbow flag.
What is Gender Parity?
The definition above is from the European Institute of Gender and Equality. There are a ton of articles of gender identity. When we speak of parity, however, there are some of us who are not considered. We discussed topics similarly in our upcoming premiere of MIRRORS by Azure D. Osborne-Lee.
It is often forgotten that our movements have always moored from elsewhere. The brilliance of trans and queer people of color.
Often at their deaths. Or even greater expense.
Becoming unmentionable.
We should all be in agreement on the fact that gender equality starts with dismantling. The deconstruction of who success belongs too, is crucial.
A non-binary femme applies makeup in a mirror. Photo by Brei Bandy.
'TGNCNB' and What Does It Mean?
The binary of parity avoids the constraints that all people face. There is still so much too unpack. Trans, gender non-conforming, and non-binary is what TGNCNB stands for.
When we identify outside of a given spectrum, we end up demanding far more than we had intended. Because we had never planned on receiving less to begin with.
At this point in our evolution, we have to learn to have conversations that serve us in intersection. A transwoman's experience is going to be far different of those of cis-woman.
We cannot over simplify gender disparities. We end up asking those of great value to move around for movements that do not include us.
What is True Gender Equality?
Equity means involving yourself outside of the binary. Engaging with how those around or outside of you identify. Until you are relearning how to look at bodies, we are not moving forward. Get acquainted with the right resources. Stay connected to us here at Parity.