A friend of mine, someone I care about, posted these three links about an apparent murder in Queens, two from the NY Times and one from the NY Daily News, to her Facebook Wall. Stunned discussion ensued.
I don't have anything terribly insightful or articulate to say about this. I am appalled. I expected better of the NY Times, but as one person pointed out, the NYT may have simply pulled the report off the police blotter, and they certainly posted a correction.
But, still. Argh, argh, argh.
The incredible disconnect between the first article and the other two. The disconnect between the reality of the person living her life and the perception of the world around her. The incredible, double invisibility.
I am sick and tired of being told the very reality of my actual experience doesn't exist because it doesn't match the pre-conceptions of reality other people, especially people in positions of power over me, hold. And I'm cis-gendered; I have that privilege. This dehumanization of a trans sister is appalling.
And it's not like it's new.
I am so, so sorry.
Man, 29, Found Stabbed to Death at Home in Queens
Transgender woman Amanda Gonzalez-Andujar found dead, naked in ransacked apartment
Detectives Investigate Killing of Woman in Queens
Deep peace to you, Stasa, and to us all in this mad world. Salacious, demeaning descriptions of people who are not rich, successful men are everywhere and very destructive. xxx
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing this, Stasa.
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