A announced tragedy
The trans community has recently been shaken by the brutality of a crime that has left a deep emotional imprint. The murder of Sara Millerey González Borja, a young trans from Colombia, has shown the vulnerability to which trans people face each day, immersed in a system that perpetuates inequality and discrimination.
Judicial decisions that marginalize
In the recent ruling of the Supreme Court of the United Kingdom, it was reaffirmed that the existing legislation, specifically the Equality Act of 2010, excludes trans women from the legal definitions of ‘women’ and ‘sex’. This opinion has raised rejection voices and has shown the continuity of a speech that continues to undermine the rights of this group, while recognizing its existence but limiting its protections.
The essence of ‘living like a woman’
The court has used terms that seem to reduce the experience of trans women to a mere ‘performativity’, fostering a vision that distorts their reality and experiences. This dichotomy between biological sex and gender identity is still a hot debate between feminists, where some insist that only women with female biological sex deserve protection.
Reviewing feminist perspectives
The traditional approach to many feminist currents has been criticized by perpetuating colonial ideas that exclude various women’s experiences, including trans women. Authors such as Oyeronké oyěwùmí have examined how the definition of ‘Woman’ in Western cultures is based on a restrictive biological notion, leaving aside the richness of gender experiences globally.
Capitalism and gender hierarchies
In addition, researcher María Lugones argues that capitalism, in its colonial process, has created gender distinctions that did not exist previously, and these new categories have imposed a hierarchy that does not reflect the pre -existing social realities. The idea that genre is a ‘natural’ construction hides the historical violence that have forged these categories.
The need for transfeminist alliance
In the face of this landscape, it is imperative to establish alliances between trans feminists and activists to combat supremacism that continues to impose barriers to human dignity. The words of the Zapatists resonate in this context, reminding us that the struggle is not only for survival, but also for the freedom to express themselves without fear or violence.
The future of trans freedom
The defense of trans rights is a reflection of our capacity as a society to accept diversity and fight against injustices. History teaches us that the struggle for freedom is collective, and it is vital that we continue to work together to build a world where all identities are respected and celebrated.
