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Similarly, some scholars argue that over-exposure of trans people can result in [[Social invisibility|erasure]], by virtue of perpetuating [[Stereotype|stereotypes]] or reducing people to statistical measures.<ref name=":0" /> Besides the paradox of visibility as a physical risk, others question whether TDOV is offering a "sanitized image of transgender people" that reinstantiates socioeconomic and racial exclusions.<ref>Redburn, Kate. "The Visibility Trap." ''University of Chicago Law Review'' 89, no. 6 (2022): 3.</ref>
Similarly, some scholars argue that over-exposure of trans people can result in [[Social invisibility|erasure]], by virtue of perpetuating [[Stereotype|stereotypes]] or reducing people to statistical measures.<ref name=":0" /> Besides the paradox of visibility as a physical risk, others question whether TDOV is offering a "sanitized image of transgender people" that reinstantiates socioeconomic and racial exclusions.<ref>Redburn, Kate. "The Visibility Trap." ''University of Chicago Law Review'' 89, no. 6 (2022): 3.</ref>

In 2024, politicians were criticized for supporting TDOV while it coincided with the Christian holiday of [[Easter]]. In the U.S., for example, President Joe Biden's support of TDOV was condemned by some [[Christian right|Christians]].<ref>{{Cite web |date=2024-03-30 |title=The Trump camp and the White House clash over Biden's recognition of 'Transgender Day of Visibility' |url=https://apnews.com/article/biden-easter-transgender-trans-trump-2acc05052d01272ed21ab83f32d99a77 |access-date=2024-03-31 |website=AP News |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Waldenberg |first=Samantha |date=2024-03-30 |title=Republicans slam Biden for proclaiming Transgender Day of Visibility on Easter, though it's yearly observed on March 31 {{!}} CNN Politics |url=https://www.cnn.com/2024/03/30/politics/easter-trans-day-visibility-trump-biden-johnson/index.html |access-date=2024-03-31 |website=CNN |language=en}}</ref> In Great Britain, likewise, the Labour party's celebration of TDOV was ridiculed for supporting it on Easter.<ref>{{Cite news |last=Maddox |first=David |date=March 31, 2024 |title=Dominic Cummings brands trans 'evil' as Labour and Church of England go woke for Easter |url=https://www.express.co.uk/news/politics/1883443/tory-mp-rage-labour-woke-easter-sunday |work=Express}}</ref>


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International Transgender Day of Visibility (often referred to as TDOV or Trans Day of Visibility) is an annual event occurring every March 31 since 2009[1][2] dedicated to celebrating transgender people and raising awareness of discrimination faced by transgender people worldwide, as well as a celebration of their contributions to society. The first International Transgender Day of Visibility was held on March 31, 2009. It has since been spearheaded by the U.S.-based youth advocacy organization Trans Student Educational Resources.[3]

History and milestones

2009 founding

The event was created by transgender activist[4] Rachel Crandall Crocker of Michigan in 2009[5] as a reaction to the lack of LGBTQ+ recognition of transgender people, citing the frustration that the only well-known transgender-centered day was the Transgender Day of Remembrance, which mourned the murders of transgender people, but did not acknowledge and celebrate living members of the transgender community.

2014

In 2014, the day was observed by activists across the world, including in Ireland[6] and Scotland.[7]

2015

In 2015, many transgender individuals participated in an online social media campaign on websites including Facebook, Twitter, Tumblr, and Instagram. Participants posted selfies, personal stories, and statistics regarding transgender issues and other related content to raise awareness and increase visibility.[8]

2021

In 2021, U.S. President Joe Biden proclaimed March 31 as a Transgender Day of Visibility, stating in part, "I call upon all Americans to join in the fight for full equality for all transgender people." Biden was the first American president to issue a formal presidential proclamation recognizing the event.[9][10][11] Biden issued a similar proclamation a year later, welcoming Jeopardy! contestant and transgender woman Amy Schneider to the White House and announcing a set of measures intended to support transgender rights.[12][13]

2024

2024 marks the 15th anniversary of Transgender Day of Visibility with celebrations planned across the globe.[14][15][16]

Criticism

Effort to increase trans visibility have been criticized by Black abolitionists, who believe facile inclusion of trans persons in popular culture "leads to flattened understandings of Black trans life" and may endanger Black trans people. As abolitionist Miss Major Griffin-Gracy stated in 2019, "I don't really understand why we need a day of visibility, when for most of us, especially us Black girls, we are as visible as we need to be. Our visibility is getting us killed."[17] Likewise, a trans South Asian collaborative, known as Darkmatter, expressed concern in 2015 that Black, indigenous, and other people of color lack the resources to safely be visible, so "instead of valorizing one type of trans visibility, let's challenge the standards of visibility themselves..."[18]

Similarly, some scholars argue that over-exposure of trans people can result in erasure, by virtue of perpetuating stereotypes or reducing people to statistical measures.[17] Besides the paradox of visibility as a physical risk, others question whether TDOV is offering a "sanitized image of transgender people" that reinstantiates socioeconomic and racial exclusions.[19]

In 2024, politicians were criticized for supporting TDOV while it coincided with the Christian holiday of Easter. In the U.S., for example, President Joe Biden's support of TDOV was condemned by some Christians.[20][21] In Great Britain, likewise, the Labour party's celebration of TDOV was ridiculed for supporting it on Easter.[22]

References

  1. ^ "Nenshi proclaims Trans Day of Visibility". Canadian Broadcasting Corporation. Archived from the original on April 4, 2013. Retrieved April 4, 2013.
  2. ^ "Today is International Transgender Day of Visibility". Human Rights Campaign. March 31, 2014. Archived from the original on September 11, 2018. Retrieved January 18, 2016.
  3. ^ "On Trans Day of Visibility, Activists Rally to Turn Compassion Into Action". TakePart. Archived from the original on December 2, 2019. Retrieved April 2, 2021.
  4. ^ "A time to celebrate". The Hamilton Spectator. March 27, 2014. Archived from the original on April 3, 2014. Retrieved March 31, 2014.
  5. ^ Carreras, Jessica (March 26, 2009). "Transgender Day of Visibility plans erupt locally, nationwide". PrideSource. Archived from the original on March 27, 2013. Retrieved April 3, 2013.
  6. ^ "Trans* Education & Advocacy Protest RTE March 31st". Gaelick. March 31, 2014. Archived from the original on April 3, 2014. Retrieved March 31, 2014.
  7. ^ "Twitter / The_SSP_: The SSP stands in solidarity ..." March 31, 2014. Archived from the original on March 4, 2016. Retrieved March 31, 2014.
  8. ^ "These Trans People Are Taking Selfies To Celebrate Transgender Day Of Visibility". BuzzFeed LGBT. March 31, 2015. Archived from the original on November 15, 2015. Retrieved January 18, 2016.
  9. ^ Jackson, Jon (March 31, 2021). "Biden is the first president to issue Transgender Day of Visibility proclamation". Newsweek. Archived from the original on February 13, 2023.
  10. ^ "A Proclamation on Transgender Day Of Visibility, 2021". The White House. March 31, 2021. Archived from the original on March 31, 2021. Retrieved April 2, 2021.
  11. ^ "Hollywood luminaries sign letter supporting trans women on Trans Day of Visibility". Los Angeles Times. March 31, 2021. Archived from the original on March 31, 2021. Retrieved April 2, 2021.
  12. ^ "A Proclamation on Transgender Day Of Visibility, 2022". The White House. March 30, 2022. Archived from the original on April 3, 2022. Retrieved April 12, 2022.
  13. ^ Judd, Donald; LeBlanc, Paul (March 31, 2022). "White House hosts 'Jeopardy!' star Amy Schneider to mark Transgender Day of Visibility". CNN. Archived from the original on April 12, 2022. Retrieved April 12, 2022.
  14. ^ "Trans Day of Visibility began 15 years ago. The founder is still moved by its success". NPR. March 30, 2024. Archived from the original on March 31, 2024. Retrieved March 30, 2024.
  15. ^ Joe Biden (March 29, 2024). "A Proclamation on Transgender Day of Visibility, 2024". The White House. Archived from the original on March 30, 2024. Retrieved March 30, 2024.
  16. ^ "What to know about Day of Visibility, designed to show the world 'trans joy'". Associated Press. March 28, 2024. Archived from the original on March 29, 2024. Retrieved March 30, 2024.
  17. ^ a b Janak, Jaden. "(Trans) gendering Abolition: Black Trans Geographies, Art, and the Problem of Visibility." GLQ 28, no. 2 (2022): 259-276.
  18. ^ Johnson, Ryan. "Trans Futures: A Consideration of Transgender Youth, Transgender Visibility, and Transgender Citizenship." PhD diss., The Ohio State University, 2015.
  19. ^ Redburn, Kate. "The Visibility Trap." University of Chicago Law Review 89, no. 6 (2022): 3.
  20. ^ "The Trump camp and the White House clash over Biden's recognition of 'Transgender Day of Visibility'". AP News. March 30, 2024. Retrieved March 31, 2024.
  21. ^ Waldenberg, Samantha (March 30, 2024). "Republicans slam Biden for proclaiming Transgender Day of Visibility on Easter, though it's yearly observed on March 31 | CNN Politics". CNN. Retrieved March 31, 2024.
  22. ^ Maddox, David (March 31, 2024). "Dominic Cummings brands trans 'evil' as Labour and Church of England go woke for Easter". Express.
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