This weeks discussion takes a look into LGBTQ+ and disabled feminism and activism. In the articles written by Abelson and the speech given in the Incite page, we take a look at LGBTQ+ feminism along with black feminism. In the article written by Abelson, we begin by discussing both the inclusion and exclusion of transgender feminists, which begins in the 970s and continues into the early-mid 2000s. During this time, lesbian feminists began to turn from a patriarchal and male-centered existence to new lives centered on other women (p. 46). The inclusion of lesbian feminists in the movement was incredible at this time as it showed the movement was progressive and inclusive. However, there were feminists who opposed the inclusion of trans women into the feminist movement. TERFs, or trans exclusionary radical feminists, began to gain popularity in the 970s. This group is thought to be more conservative; they believe themselves to be gender critical. This group did not approve of pro-transgender legislation and these feminists believe that transgender women do not belong in the feminst movement as they are biologically male and they do not have to suffer the oppression o
f being female. In the 990s; however, transfeminism took off, which allowed trans women to be included and accepted in the feminist movement. This facet of feminism acknowledges the fact that a persons sense of their gender can be individualized and and it does not necessarily portray a persons political views (p. 55). The Incite article showed an archive from the early 2000s which called for transgender non conforming (TGNC) and people of color (POC) communities to march in solidarity in New York in 2005. They were marching to protest the social injustices these groups faced. The speaker points out the injustices that these minority groups faced, such as: police brutality and harassment, racist and xenophobic immigration policies, minimal living wage employment opportunities, affordable housing, quality education, and health care reform. These groups joined forces and marched in solidarity to demand change and social justice. These two articles highlight the injustices that LGBTQ+ women faced, and continue to face in todays society. Even though their groups were very different, they still craved the sense of equality that the rest of America had attained upon birth.