Originally Posted by
Curse
If you were threatened/oppressed for years and suddenly had the chance to be as flamboyant/unfiltered/the real you as you wanted, wouldn't you take the opportunity?
Especially transgender people (specifically trans women) are constantly living their lives in fear, are threatened repeatedly by transphobic people.
The amount of hate and harm that falls onto the laps of people genuinely just trying to be themselves is unbelievable. The amount of suicide and hate crimes.. it's fucked.
Keep in mind these are human beings with real emotions just trying to be comfortable in their own skin.
These parades/events finally give a SAFE place for these people to be themselves. They can wear the skirt that makes them feel pretty without feeling unsafe or judged.
I don't think anyone really has the right to speculate or question whether or not these parades are necessary? Feeling safe is necessary, avoiding hate crimes is necessary.
Even if it's only for a single day, or whatever, it's relief knowing you can go out dressed however you want, be whoever you really are without potentially being hurt.
Just my opinion.