I don't think the term cis is offensive. I think it can, and often has been used as a weapon. Like you are doing right now. I don't see how those two beliefs conflict. I don't think there shouldn't be an identifier for non-trans people. Cis works perfectly fine in that regard. But I can also see how some cispeople would come to think that cis is a derogatory term given the context in which it is most often used. For example:
"No, sorry, cis lady."
It's like you are using a regular descriptor to name call. Like had you said,
"No, sorry, black lady."
or
"No, sorry, fat lady."
Both words accurately describe me but it's clear from the context that it's an insult. There is nothing WRONG with being cis anymore than being trans.
I think that's the major difference. You call me cis as if it's something bad. Something I should be ashamed of, that I did wrong. The person whose quote I agreed with was saying that they are equalizing terms.
I see us as equals, you see yourself as my better. When I want you to see my point of view I give reasons for why I feel the way I do. I treat you like I would any other rational human being even though the first thing you ever said to me was "Die in a fire." You tell me I should just accept what you say as Truth because as a cis woman, blinded by my cis privilege I have no way of possibly understanding what brought you to your conclusions. That's the difference between us I don't write people off because of who and what they are.
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branchandroot
Re: Trans lady thinks anyone that disagrees with her on anything is The Enemy.
Date: 2009-08-14 08:29 pm (UTC)"No, sorry, cis lady."
It's like you are using a regular descriptor to name call. Like had you said,
"No, sorry, black lady."
or
"No, sorry, fat lady."
Both words accurately describe me but it's clear from the context that it's an insult. There is nothing WRONG with being cis anymore than being trans.
I think that's the major difference. You call me cis as if it's something bad. Something I should be ashamed of, that I did wrong. The person whose quote I agreed with was saying that they are equalizing terms.
I see us as equals, you see yourself as my better. When I want you to see my point of view I give reasons for why I feel the way I do. I treat you like I would any other rational human being even though the first thing you ever said to me was "Die in a fire." You tell me I should just accept what you say as Truth because as a cis woman, blinded by my cis privilege I have no way of possibly understanding what brought you to your conclusions. That's the difference between us I don't write people off because of who and what they are.