Smiling Under Capitalism: 14 Ways LGBTQ+ Workers Face Discrimination in the Service Industry The Body Is Not An Apology
Lately I’ve been puzzled by the number of people who seem to think it’s possible to have a conversation about gender equality and transgender liberation without discussing economic injustice and racialized experiences. One reason this thought is so common is because of mainstream media. While media engaging with certain transgender bodies and experiences has become more consistent in the past few years, it almost always excludes the voices of queer, transgender, and gender nonconforming (GNC) people struggling to maintain any financial security. This burden is often exacerbated significantly for QTPOC (queer and trans people of color). It’s ridiculous that this analysis is so often overlooked, as so many of us share in these identities and experiences. The number of queer, trans and GNC folks who struggle financially shouldn’t be surprising either, as it’s easy to see capitalist society is not inclusive of our identities. Discrimination in the Service Industry A lack of employment ...