Candy Darling was a trans Icon before we knew what trans Icons were! She lived a short life but that life was full of excitement and glamour!
Tag: Trans Representation
#30DaysofPride: Day 7-Sex Education Season 4 or Why positive representation isn’t always enough
The fourth season of "Sex Education" featured diverse characters, including Queer, Trans, Disabled, and people of color. The season highlighted authentic representation thanks to the contribution of transgender story consultant, Shay Patten-Walker, who tragically died in 2022. The series dealt with trans issues with nuance, particularly the struggle to get gender-affirming care in the UK, and portrayed moving stories of characters like Cal Bowman, who was struggling with dysphoria. Advocacy, the post suggests, is crucial, even amidst representation.
Gender in the Adventures in Oz Series
120 years ago, a book was published that would feature a princess trapped in the body of a boy. This fan-favorite character has properly stayed in the minds of the queer and trans fans of The Adventures in Oz Series. In this article, you will see how I connect the backwards logic of TERFs to the story of Princess Ozma!