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1. I'm not transgender

Tue Feb 3, 2015, 06:58 PM

Feb 2015

but it does bother me that the media is using male pronouns. If Bruce identifies herself as female, then she should be referred to as such.

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Trans members- The Bruce Jenner discussion has me disturbed [View all] w8liftinglady Feb 2015 OP

I'm not transgender Terra Alta Feb 2015 #1

It's chelsea manning all over again and not just in the media. William769 Feb 2015 #3

I have gender dysphoria and will not transition uriel1972 Feb 2015 #2

. marym625 Feb 2015 #8

thank you uriel1972 Feb 2015 #10

It's on purpose... Luxadvector Feb 2015 #4

Yes, that's my take on it too. BeeBee Feb 2015 #6

I think if it's written media there is no excuse Marrah_G Feb 2015 #7

I believe that Bruce has come out marym625 Feb 2015 #9