From: Joan (dlvdisc@geekbabe.com)
Date: Fri Jun 01 2007 - 22:53:56 CDT
>>But what about the genderqueer, and genderf*** people in
>>the world.
>A good set of questions for next year's survey might be on the
>attitude of our attendees toward GQ and GF individuals.
I agree, this issue needs to be addressed, and soon.
>As of this time, the expression of most genderqueers would not be
>in line with our guidelines for dress, which proscribes either
>complete boymode or complete girlmode.
Then perhaps we should change our guidelines so we could be more
inclusive.
>It's my opinion that genderqueer individuals are not attracted to
>events such as Diva Las Vegas, making this somewhat self-regulating.
I would think there are genderqueer individuals who would be
attracted to DLV. Perhaps i am one of them.
>As you probably know, there's ongoing discussion (both in the GQ
>and TG communities) as to whether genderqueer does or does not
>occupy a point on the TG spectrum.
>Some say it does, others (often times GQs themselves) reject this,
>arguing that the TG community is still gender-binary.
I wish the TG community was not binary. Sometimes I just don't fit in.
>As an aside, our local TG support group has recently affirmed that
>we welcome GQs as well as other gender-nonconforming and gender-
>questioning individuals.
If they can do it, why not us?
>As to genderf*ck (skag-drag and similar styles), it's definitely
>been a no-no at DLV and probably will be indefinitely.
What is skag drag?
>This is a blatant in-your-face sociological and political
>statement. I don't think the style would be welcome at DLV, and
>is in particular inappropriate for our mainstream activities.
Why not? I'd be OK with it.
Do I belong at DLV. If not, I will gladly move on.
Sincerely, Joan, fighting the good fight.
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