*facepalm*HRC*facepalm*
Feb. 15th, 2009 10:43 amHRC Throws Trans Health Equity Under The Bus...Again
Such benefit policies reinforce negative psychiatric stereotypes and contribute to a hostile workplace environment. For example, a transsexual woman at my own employer was demeaned and ridiculed as mentally disordered by her supervisor, who told her,
"I don't know why a 'man' would want to cross-dress. You know, the company will pay to fix this condition."
She was terminated during her transition.
I really need to unsubscribe from HRC's mailing list, keep forgetting to do it...
Such benefit policies reinforce negative psychiatric stereotypes and contribute to a hostile workplace environment. For example, a transsexual woman at my own employer was demeaned and ridiculed as mentally disordered by her supervisor, who told her,
"I don't know why a 'man' would want to cross-dress. You know, the company will pay to fix this condition."
She was terminated during her transition.
I really need to unsubscribe from HRC's mailing list, keep forgetting to do it...