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Tranny image
It will probably amount to nothing but I do feel it is worth mentioning
There are many minor groups who create images for themselves. Some bikie gangs. Many are good with the odd exception. These groups have a public image good or bad.
Is it possible for those who are able to band together to do good community work for those in need creating a positive image and dressing at the same time.
Like old folks who live at home who are nealy incapable of being self sufficient.
In a higher exposure. Many old folk in nursing homes don’t have visitors or once a year visitors. These figures can be as high as 50% in some homes.
Giving these people a chat to and the odd thing they may need in kindness can give a positive exposure.
I leave it open to discussion
Georgette -
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Nice idea and I can see where you are coming from. But I rather think the tabloids and talk back radio would have a field day with it and the attempt create a good community image may back fire.
I think the best way to develop a good community image is for as many of us to get out dressed and just interact with people in whatever way we can and best suits our lifestyle.
If we had a strong umbrella organization then we could run charity days to support – probably research etc into female health issues breast or ovarian cancer. Or gender identity issues.
Fiona xx
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I think we may have possibly suffered in image with those who associate CDs with the old style drag shows where so called female attributes are deliberately created to be out proportion with ‘true life’. This has the effect of lampooning those who cross dress. After all, if our major publicity comes from an area which categorises us as caricatures of women that are lampooned, then our image is not one that can be taken seriously.
What Vampi, Georgette et al say is quite true, a little positive publicity goes a long way in being an identified community group. We do make up a significant group in the community, and if our group activities can be used to assist others, then our image and standing will be higher.
