Written By: Beck Rose Content Warning: Deadnaming A trans person never fully changes their name. It may be recognized legally and people may not know your deadname, but that doesn’t stop it from lingering. A deadname will come up on old paperwork, with old friends, and with family that never quite understood the change youContinue reading “Changing My Name”
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Benefits of Technology Entering the World Of Sex Work
Written By: Beck Rose Content Warning: Abuse, Workplace Harassment, Sex Work The modern world offers a plethora of possible jobs for income. However, these jobs are subject to a hierarchy of social acceptance, making workers feel unsafe, unwanted, and discriminated against. Sex workers have existed since the beginning of society, which is why it isContinue reading “Benefits of Technology Entering the World Of Sex Work”
Gay, Trans, and Grocery Shopping. I Laugh.
Written by Beck Rose Content Warning: Homophobia, Transphobia, and Harassment We get stared at when we walk across the street. A man whistles as I hold my partner’s hand. He asks if I’ve made any videos he might have seen. Part of me feels violated and part terrified. I laugh and continue walking. – IContinue reading “Gay, Trans, and Grocery Shopping. I Laugh.”
Sexism within the Video Gaming Community
Written By: Beck Rose The world revolves mainly around white men and most media is catered with the male gaze in mind. However, that reaches farther than just the creation of new media, but the behavior of the fan cultures behind them. The video gaming community is not only built to be entirely marketed towardsContinue reading “Sexism within the Video Gaming Community”
Finding a Fit
Written by Beck Rose I have come to learn that there is little room for gender expansion in weddings. Websites don’t offer a diverse array of feminine to masculine clothing and there are no terms for wedding parties that can be separated from gender. What do you call the person getting married if they areContinue reading “Finding a Fit”
Places I Experience Gender Dysphoria in a Week: A List
Written by Beck Rose The following are places where I experienced gender dysphoria or discomfort within the last week.
I Don’t See My Gender
Written by Beck Rose Soft face Feminine smile Rounded chin I don’t see my gender. High hips Thick thighs Small but still present breasts I don’t see my gender. High voice Female cadence Laughs like a girl I don’t see my gender. She/Her/Hers Lady Ma’am I don’t see my gender. I love my body IContinue reading “I Don’t See My Gender”
Danger I Didn’t Know
Written by Beck Rose Kitchen Danger I didn’t know that putting water on a hot pan with oil would be dangerous I didn’t know that oil will spit if the pan is too hot I didn’t know that it was important to wash my rice I didn’t know that I couldn’t thaw chicken on theContinue reading “Danger I Didn’t Know”
Catfish: What Making Friends Looks Like for Alternative People
Written by Beck Rose Class and academics have always been my strong suit. Growing up, school was only about learning. I never paid any attention to the people around me. Even if I became friends with some, they’d all move away for college right? There was no point to it. I could focus on myContinue reading “Catfish: What Making Friends Looks Like for Alternative People”
Jim Crow Museum and Anti-Black Imaging
Written By: Beck Rose Content Warning: Racism, Anti-Black Imagery As an avid comic reader and video game player the vintage comics, cartoons, and imagery most intrigued me when reading through the Jim Crow Museum website. I will note that I was surprised to see how many brands and franchises were still alive and well, ifContinue reading “Jim Crow Museum and Anti-Black Imaging”
The Revival Zine 