Every facet of our life is dictated by a clear and consistent distinction between perceived male and female roles. Whether it be employment, health care, voting rights, marriage, social services, religious practices, parenthood, public restrooms, housing, respect and freedom from violence, we are required to declare a gender and that it "match" conventional beliefs about maleness and femaleness. And it is expected that our declared gender align with the role hegemonic forces believe we should embody in that declared gender. "In essence, the establishment of a gender identity is a learned bias that constricts us all. In reality, one's gender identity and gender expression should be decided not by predetermined expectations, but by each of us individually. And over time, we should live in a world where we have full rights to modify our gender identity or express our gender differently. Until that is realized, we will continue to live in a world filled with unhealthy schism," says Iana Di Bona.
Into the Light Walking Team: Tiffani Bishop, Alan L. Bounville and Iana Di Bona www.intothelightwalk.com
Into The Light is a part of Connecting Rainbows: Civil Rights Walks for America. All over the USA people are walking and taking other action in a push to move the LGBTQ movement towards a full civil rights platform - www.connectingrainbows.ning.com
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