A dilemma
Waaaaaaaaay back in 1999, I started writing for TGForum. In that very first column, (as I’m sure you recall, because you print out all of my writings and keep them in a binder, until the day I write a book.), I came out against the practice of outing.
(If you don’t immediately recall the article, fact check me here.) I’m against outing. And as an extension, I’m against public speculation.
But, now, I’m torn. There are two actors in the public eye right now who may be transgendered. Or, they may not be. I kinda feel like if I even mention who they are, and cite examples of their transgendered roles, (And oh yes, they’ve done drag on screen and stage.), I may inadvertantly out them.
But, if I don’t bring their performances to your attention, (and they are transgendered.), am I robbing the community of positive role models?
And if they aren’t TG, does pointing out their drag feed the rumor mill and hurt their careers, or just demonstrate their versatility?
What to do, what to do?
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Ronnie Rho has been writing for Transgender Forum since May of 1999. One of these days, she'll get it right. She's been described as the "world's most famous recluse," but only by people who don't know her very well. She is unmarried, and lives in Cincinnati.Subscribe
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