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The material dimension of the gender binary and compulsive heterosexuality is something that is not talked about enough in comparison to its ideological, emotional, cultural and social ones. So let's talk about it (1/9)
#gender #heteronormativity #capitalism
#gender #heteronormativity #capitalism
Historically, compulsive heterosexuality and the gender binary have been used by imperialist forces to split up its population into small, manageable units and to ascribe them clear distinct roles to fulfill in order to maximize efficiency, productivity and control (2/9)
Societies with radically different social/cultural formations posed a threat to the very basic structures and principles of western capitalist empires, and as such had to be forcefully made to fit western standards so that they could be integrated into their systems (3/9)
Why do all therapists need to know how to talk respectfully about sexuality and gender identity? I was interviewed for a podcast for the first time and was asked this question, but I found myself tripping over my words! So here goes #TherapistsConnect 1/
Firstly, #therapy research shows that #LGBTQ plus and other Gender, Sex and Relationship Diverse (GSRD) people tend to self-censor in therapy and assume that talking about sexuality and gender identity is "off limits". Why is this? 2/
Well, #LGBTQ plus people grow up surrounded by #homophobia, #biphobia and #transphobia (yes, it still exists folks, both in the UK and in other contexts). Most of us internalise it to some extent, and many learn to protect ourselves by staying quiet about "being different". 3/
