At least online, anonymity plays a part, but the discussions seem to have a lot of masculine energy to them. Is it maybe also like music, chess, or comedy where socialization plays a role in the male dominance?

I remember 60% of Bernie's constituency was female, but it doesn't seem to translate online. How can we work to attract more women to the movement?

  • Wmill [they/them]
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    4 years ago

    Starting to remember those surveys and was surprised how little trans men we have here. Also I wonder just how many of those cis guys here have explored themselves? Like once again I remember a few users that start with one pronoun before changing as they grew here, don't wanna single anyone out but proud of them.

    • the_river_cass [she/her]
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      4 years ago

      this is one of those places where socialization actually matters. AMAB people are socialized as boys so they made space for themselves in populations of mostly cis dudes, like reddit (though reddit as a whole is closer to even when you take into account the beauty & fashion subs). so we tend to have more trans women and AMAB enbies here than trans men or AFAB enbies. if this space becomes more welcoming to women, the population of trans men will also grow over time as some of them discover they're men.

      • Wmill [they/them]
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        4 years ago

        Ok I think I'm getting it. Just a little embarrassed to ask but what does AMAB and AFAB stand for saw it the other day and from what you wrote I think I know what they mean but want to make sure. Also back to your point if we made this space more inclusive for women then more will be here and more will find themselves. Struggling with words right now so forgive me if a bit dense trying my best.