Introduction
This chapter explores identity disputes within the LGBTQ+ community, particularly among transgender individuals. In Hong Kong, the term “Kwaa-Sing-Bit (跨性別)” is used to describe transgender individuals, and heteronormativity and cisnormativity significantly shape how transgender identities are understood. The chapter explores how these dynamics influence the definition of transgender identities within social movements. Many in the Hong Kong transgender community are said to adopt a victim mentality rather than one of empowerment. For example, the term “cisgender transgender” critiques those who identify as cisgender post-transition, as many trans individuals aim to erase their past identities to conform to societal norms. Transgender identity in Hong Kong is often narrowly defined by the pursuit of medical transition, marginalizing individuals who do not desire or pursue such medical procedures. Caution is advised against excluding marginalized identities in the pursuit of normalcy.
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