#reflect_trans-bars

[cottagetwigs]

Breaking the chains of trans discrimination and treatment in the prison system. We all know exactly how terribly the prison system of America treats minorities and people that show any difference that deters from the nuclear family dynamic. Reading the articles provided for this week really made me reflect on just how badly things have gotten, to the point that I’ve almost become numb to it. But I’ve become so sick of these treatments and of allowing these things to continue to happen. 

[rubyreadingtrees]

Learning about the discrimination, disrespect, and violence that transgender people experience in our justice system was heartbreaking. Transgender people are humans too and deserve the same respect and dignity that a cisgender white male receives. The resilience of the trans community is inspiring. They way they continue to fight for their rights and how they support each other within the community is beautiful.

[kadebiti]

In this collage, I’m focusing on the resilience that the LGBTQIA+ community has in terms of coming together and confronting the injustices that they all face. It’s very heartbreaking that there’s a resistance towards accepting people for who they are. However, after seeing organizations like Black and Pink and the Queer Detainee Enpowerment Project, I’m confident that trans people’s resiliency will ultimately prevail.