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Maybe im being too critical or something but does this seem like a poor way to represent a trans woman to anyone else?

I read throughout everyone’s feedback and it’s good feedback honestly i really appreciate ideas of any kind. And thank you for blocking out my Insta name but if I was going to improve I honestly need the feedback.

I don’t post much about the story on here so I can see why you think her only personality trait is “I’m trans uvu” and it’s not! She is really devoted to her job and works hard to protect lives in all dimensions. Her and her “step dad” who she has a great relationship with are kind of like a fighting crime duo and she really enjoys doing her job even if it comes with hardships.

Audrey, I have decided, will not be trans. There is really no reason for her to be and it dosent add anything to the story or her character so Audrey is just a regular cis female. This is a story still being worked out so things change all the time

For the dead name situation I think I should mention that Chet had a very sheltered type of life (parents wouldn’t let her watch certain tv shows, no certain books in the house, can’t say certain words ECT.) She also went to private school and I heard from a trans friend that it’s hardly talked about (especially in the young age) and she runs away at 12 and lives in the streets. Its not something really talked about about there so I felt that she wouldn’t even know what a dead name was. So that is why that is. (if you were in the same situation and it was different tell me about it if you want ok?) Also later she dose change her name. I haven’t thought of a good one just yet but she does change it that is happening. For majority of the story however she’s just called Chet.

As for chets looks, I actually based her off the idea that “just because you don’t look like a girl dosent mean you aren’t” (mostly appealing to those who want surgery or to change but don’t have ways of doing it) Chet tries to be feminine but her job requires her to be fit and have muscle so unfortunately she has some dysphoria with that but she still does her best to counter it (like in the pics above wearing feminine clothing). Again if this is not right then feel free to let me know (but keep in mind her little backstory SHE HAS TO STAY FIT FOR HER JOB OR SHE WILL POSSIBLY DIE)

If you are trans and see something wrong with my trans characters LET ME KNOW. I have anon on and I’ve been doing research as best I can to develop these characters. I really want to make a story that has a main trans character without it being focused on the fact that she is trans. (but still representing trans people correctly and respectively)

Sorry this was a long post but I really just would rather people come to me about the way I present my ocs rather than leave me in the dark.

When it comes to things like this, it’s not starting shit, it’s more I’m an artist, please give me feedback so I can better my writing/drawing/characters.

Ok?…Ok.

a post on some shit i’ve seen

“I have a male character, but they’re very feminine so I think they might be a trans woman.”

This is not how being trans works. Being gender non-conforming =/= trans. Here is a list of reasons why this is sexist and transphobic.

It implies that men and women must behave a certain way and that anyone who does not adhere to these gender roles must be a different gender.

It implies that gender non-conforming trans people do not exist.

It negates sex dyshoria.

It enforces gender roles.

It enforces stereotypes and misconceptions trans people have been fighting against for a long time.

Your male character can be feminine without being trans. They are still a man.

“It’s offensive to describe trans people as being ‘born in the wrong body’.”

No, it’s not.

This is a narrative that many trans people use because it is an easy and succinct way to describe sex dysphoria. Dysphoria is more complicated than this, but this narrative is not offensive.

Stop silencing dysphoric people. Your character can describe themselves like this if they so choose to.

“I have a male character, but I picture him as having little body hair and wide hips, so I think I might make him a trans man–”

This is offensive. If you make a character trans because they posses physical characteristics that are seen as “undesirable” or “not typical” on people of their sex, then you are sexist and transphobic. 

Cis men can have wide hips and little body hair. Trans men can have narrow hips and a strong jaw. Cis women can have lots of body hair and a deep voice. Trans women can be short and curvy.

“My character is androgynous and it’s difficult to tell their gender so I’m making them non binary.”

Okay…

By claiming that non binary people are always androgynous appearing, you are creating a new set of gender roles and expectations while simultaneously doing everything in the first thing I talked about.

“Non binary” and “gender non-conforming” are not synonyms, but this doesn’t mean non binary people can’t be/aren’t gender non-conforming.

“Cis people are boring so my characters are all trans.”

This is the wrong mindset when talking about representation for trans people and when writing trans characters. When you equate “cis” to “boring” and “trans” to “cool” and “interesting,”, you are fetishizing and dehumanizing trans people. 

We are not trendy accessories that will make your story better simply by being there.

BTW, boring trans people exist. Because, you know, we’re people and not this year’s most popular Christmas gift.

“Reveal that your character is trans by showing their scars/body.”

Allies and transphobes alike have a fascination with the bodies of trans people. It has gotten to the point where “allies” spread private information about the medical lives of trans people to the general public. This has turned into a “how to spot a trans person” game.

Your characters do not need to be half-naked to show that they are trans.

“Dysphoria is self-loathing and can end up bringing too much angst to your story.”

Dysphoria is not self-loathing. This is a huge misconception. Dysphoria is a disconnect between someone’s brain and their physical sex.

When people experience sex dysphoria, their sex characteristics feel foreign. It is not simply “hating your body.” That narrative should not be used in fiction. Ever. It is false. Body positive feminists (both lib and rad) use it to vilify sex dysphoric people.

Do not ignore dysphoria. A lot of people don’t know what it actually is and confuse it for internalized misogyny. Dysphoria needs to be a part of fiction featuring trans characters so that we can work to end the misconceptions about it.

Maybe im being too critical or something but does this seem like a poor way to represent a trans woman to anyone else?

I read throughout everyone's feedback and it's good feedback honestly i really appreciate ideas of any kind. And thank you for blocking out my Insta name but if I was going to improve I honestly need the feedback.

I don't post much about the story on here so I can see why you think her only personality trait is "I'm trans uvu" and it's not! She is really devoted to her job and works hard to protect lives in all dimensions. Her and her "step dad" who she has a great relationship with are kind of like a fighting crime duo and she really enjoys doing her job even if it comes with hardships.

Audrey, I have decided, will not be trans. There is really no reason for her to be and it dosent add anything to the story or her character so Audrey is just a regular cis female. This is a story still being worked out so things change all the time

For the dead name situation I think I should mention that Chet had a very sheltered type of life (parents wouldn't let her watch certain tv shows, no certain books in the house, can't say certain words ECT.) She also went to private school and I heard from a trans friend that it's hardly talked about (especially in the young age) and she runs away at 12 and lives in the streets. Its not something really talked about about there so I felt that she wouldn't even know what a dead name was. So that is why that is. (if you were in the same situation and it was different tell me about it if you want ok?) Also later she dose change her name. I haven't thought of a good one just yet but she does change it that is happening. For majority of the story however she's just called Chet.

As for chets looks, I actually based her off the idea that "just because you don't look like a girl dosent mean you aren't" (mostly appealing to those who want surgery or to change but don't have ways of doing it) Chet tries to be feminine but her job requires her to be fit and have muscle so unfortunately she has some dysphoria with that but she still does her best to counter it (like in the pics above wearing feminine clothing). Again if this is not right then feel free to let me know (but keep in mind her little backstory SHE HAS TO STAY FIT FOR HER JOB OR SHE WILL POSSIBLY DIE)

If you are trans and see something wrong with my trans characters LET ME KNOW. I have anon on and I've been doing research as best I can to develop these characters. I really want to make a story that has a main trans character without it being focused on the fact that she is trans. (but still representing trans people correctly and respectively)

Sorry this was a long post but I really just would rather people come to me about the way I present my ocs rather than leave me in the dark.

When it comes to things like this, it's not starting shit, it's more I'm an artist, please give me feedback so I can better my writing/drawing/characters.

Ok?...Ok.

hey!! so i made kind of a combo of those ‘send a letter and number…’ expression n pose drawing prompt memes, and just in general chara / oc outfit ask box drawing memes…but visualized! i thought it’d be fun if there was a sheet like that, but with fun cosplay n outfits. as a note, it doesn’t have to be exactly the same as shown, it can just be a general jumpin off prompt if you’d like! go wild with ur outfit design!!!