Chastity Bono has begun transitioning her gender. What are your thoughts on this story especially after taking this class?
http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,525869,00.html
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Gender and Communication (GND 311) Summer Session 1
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You would think that my initial reaction to this story would be supportive and understanding after taking this class. I couldn't figure out why seeing Chastity transform to Chaz is uncomfortable for me. Then when I saw a news story on it I understood why. Growing up we watched the Sonny and Cher show every week - I was 10 years old and I can remember when Chastity was introduced to the nation. She was so adorable and truly a girly girl. The next time I heard about Chastity - 20 years later - it was the fact that she came out of the closet and was a lesbian. Forward another 20 years and now she is transitioning to becoming a man. I felt like a little bit of the innocent world I knew when I was a kid was coming apart. This made me understand just how the things we are exposed to during our formative years can last a lifetime in our minds. I also wondered how Cher, the ultimate heterosexual female, was dealing with it, considering this very personal event was taking place on a national stage. Taking this class has allowed me to analyze these kinds of events and their relevance to society’s current views on gender. It was actually Cher’s recent comments that put it all into perspective for me when she stated: "I respect the courage it takes to go through this transition in the glare of public scrutiny, and although I may not understand, I will strive to be understanding. The one thing that will never change is my abiding love for my child." (http://www.usmagazine.com/news/cher-supports-daughters-sex-change-2009186)
It made me realize that I don’t have to understand all the time. It is more important to be supportive, trying to be open minded, willing to learn more. I wish both Chaz and Cher the very best as they build a new relationship built on existing love. I know Sonny is smiling on the both from above.
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