Tag: TransWave Jamaica

Heat and Boulders: The End of Stones at International Coastal Cleanup Day

September 18, 2016

The surface of Kingston Harbour was like highly polished, dark blue glass early this morning. Here and there, a motionless figure perched on a tiny canoe, bent over a fishing line. Pelicans pretended to be statues, on posts near the shore. International Beach Cleanup Day rolled around again (it seems to come round so fast) … More Heat and Boulders: The End of Stones at International Coastal Cleanup Day

Reader’s QA: What Truly Maketh A Man?

May 28, 2016

People get confused about transgender issues. There are a lot of misconceptions and misunderstandings – and hostility and discrimination, based on a lack of understanding. So, I am sharing this latest blog from a Jamaican transgender man, which I think would be helpful. You can also check out TransWave’s blog, which has an extremely useful … More Reader’s QA: What Truly Maketh A Man?

Our Voices, Our Stories: Disputing the Stereotypes of the Single Story

November 29, 2015

Here’s a perspective from a member of Jamaica’s transgender community. The question of a “single story” is an important one to consider as we seek to examine (and re-examine) our attitudes. I must add a “big up” here to the incredibly supportive Father Sean Major Campbell, who continuously reaches out to the most marginalized of … More Our Voices, Our Stories: Disputing the Stereotypes of the Single Story

Trans Profile – Jessica

September 9, 2015

Originally posted on TransWave:
(This is part one of a two part series. Part one focuses on Jessica’s personal journey to becoming the “ultimate” her. Part two focus on health care issues facing transgender persons in Jamaica and how she plans to change it. This interview was edited for length and clarity.) Hi Jessica! Thanks…

Boy or Girl?

August 28, 2015

Originally posted on TransWave:
In Western society, gender and sex are presented as synonymous, static concepts. I remember viewing pictures of a Girls and Boys Day that a friend took at the private pre-school his children attended. As you can do doubt guess, the girls were dressed in pretty pastel coloured frocks, wore tiaras, had…