Well, for one, I’m not actually in any trans porns, not that being in a trans porn should disqualify any qualified candidates from any positions. People do what they have to do to survive.
I take artsy, little shirtless photos that I send to friends and fans from time to time. It’s definitely a major part of the ‘trans lifestyle’ if you have had a surgery to show off how much you are enjoying your surgery. These are all gender-appropriate by societal norms.
If you look back to my older posts, I touched on the topic briefly of the various practices of interviewing as a trans or queer person as “out” or “in” the closet and what is more or less practical for some than others. For me, the answer is obvious, besides the obvious answer that I have entirely legally and physically transitioned and yet still cannot really ‘stealth,’ I also have a pretty massive social and digital presence.
Why does this matter?
Well, besides the fact that corporations literally run background checks on you that include your data, wherein this information is just going to pop up on their screen, your coworkers also are going to be able to look you up and stalk you online with or without your permission. Can they tell immediately by looking at your page what your sex/gender, sexuality, and politics are?
They can mine.
They know that I’ve retired from ‘good work’ because they were poorly aligned politically and ethically. They know that I have had health issues. They know that I have been physically assaulted and experienced sexual violence. They know that I do not stand on the same page as my former government parents. They also know that I am not a person who does not see myself as existing without flaws or has not gone through self-actualization.
I think what those who are privileged enough to never have to face constant survival positions will not understand is the kind of active work a person does to shift their mind in each new situation.
I am currently engaging with my community and students in a classroom. These are situations in which I must uphold the highest standard of ethics.
Currently, I believe one of the best fits for me is to be paid part or full-time to spray down an airplane or airport because of my graffiti activities. This ‘light work-duty’ punishment technically fits the crime. :) I also would love to go work in Production.
I am in line to interview for 3-4 positions, though I’ve applied to a few more than that. I have been transparent and included that I am transexual or used my pronouns, though listed my sex as my legal Male sex and my race as White. These are legal classifications that are privileges. These two groups are not oppressed groups. It is not that these groups cannot also experience disadvantages in society, but these groups are not oppressed.
When we list are legal classifications for hiring purposes in any setting, it should be so that they can consider hiring more qualified diverse candidates, especially ones that do not fit the stereotypes of the position. As a society, we should constantly be questioning, challenging, and undermining stereotypes.