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Is Cis A Dis? And other air castles to storm… « FemmEssay

a cis feminist making a damn strong point about cis privilege.

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[kynn.livejournal.com]

So you think I am bigoted against cisgender people, is that what you're saying?

I don't think cis people are necessarily bigoted or stupid either. I just think YOU are.

[lady-alyria.livejournal.com]

That's funny. Because when you want to point out my "stupidity" you remind me that I'm "cis" as if the two words are interchangeable. And you just admitted you do that to other cis people, even the ones you consider friends when they "step outta line".

[kynn.livejournal.com]

No, you're cis AND stupid.

There is no way to remind someone that they are acting out of cis privilege and tossing around cissexism without telling them they are cis.

It's like (but not identical to) if you try to tell me I am being racist without ever addressing that I'm white.

[lady-alyria.livejournal.com]

Have I called you white in a derogatory way, ever?

[kynn.livejournal.com]

Have you ever called me out for being a racist asshat?

No -- and in fact you've praised me for NOT being racist toward you.

The fact that I haven't been racist enough for you to call out doesn't mean that when you say cissexist bullshit, you get to invoke some sort of false reciprocity and demand that I don't point out your cis privilege.