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Welcome to a Tranzmission series - It’s A Man’s World. In this episode, the first part of a three part series Ez (he/him) and Elliott (he/him) talk about masculinity, men’s spaces, and what it’s like to navigate them as a transgender man or trans‑masculine person in so-called Australia, whether that’s a footy club, a worksite, a pub, a gym, or an online forum. These spaces are shaped by unspoken rules about who belongs, how you should behave, and what kind of man you’re allowed to be.
For trans men and trans‑masculine people, entering these spaces can bring relief, affirmation, tension, and sometimes very real risk. This is the first episode in a series that centres on lived experiences focusing on First Encounters, Learning the Rules, and Early Negotiations of Masculinity titled - Entering A Man’s World — Ez & Elliott speak about their experiences and as a disclaimer - do NOT speak for all trans men, trans masculine people, or cis men, this series is simply about how they, personally explore, navigate, assimilate, and deconstruct masculinity.
Additionally, we may use, at times language that operates within the binary, however we want to acknowledge that non-binary genders and the full breadth of gender diversity are well within this discussion. We primarily want to focus our conversation around how the "world" operates from binary perspectives, particularly in the mainstream. We want you to know what we know about how masculinity operates when you arrive at it from the outside.
CONTENT WARNING: This episode includes discussion of transphobia, misogyny, sexism, violence, abuse, and experiences of exclusion and discrimination in men’s spaces. We also touch on mental health, safety concerns, and emotional distress. While we avoid graphic detail, some themes may be challenging.
Please take care while listening, and feel free to pause or step away if needed.
Support services and resources are listed in the show notes or you can contact QLife for queer peer support on 1800 184 527 between 3pm and 9pm, or Beyond Blue on 1300 22 4636 for around the clock brief counseling.