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Elliott Page, who recently realized that he had become a man. The photo was taken last September when he attended a premiere at the Toronto International Film Festival in Canada. Photo AFP Yonhap News
All trans people who are bullied, hate themselves and are threatened with violence every day. I want to see you and tell you I love you. We will do our best to make this world a better place.
American actress Elliott Page (formerly Ellen Page) revealed that she is a ‘transgender’ on Instagram on the first day (local time).“I will do my best to change this world to a better place,” he said. He’s been cleverly using his ‘Coming Out’ related comments as a ‘social message’. The background lies in reflectively acknowledging that he, as a ‘white Hollywood actor’, occupies the ‘majority’ position among LGBTQ people. Based on this recognition, Page consistently called out those who are relatively more “minority”, such as non-whites and low-income people. That is why the exit of the page goes beyond revealing sexual identity and is also read as an exemplary ‘message of solidarity’.
First coming out … “I am the person representing the industry that applies uniform standards”
Elliott Page first revealed her gender identity at ‘The Human Rights Campaign’ conference held in Las Vegas, USA in February 2014. “The reason I’m here today is because I’m gay,” Page said . On Elliott’s ‘Surprise Coming Out’, the audience was filled with cheers and he was shocked: “I stayed here because I could make a difference. This is because others (sexual minorities) may have more comfortable and hopeful opportunities. I feel a sense of duty and social responsibility ”. He then referred to the pain he suffered while hiding his sexual identity and reminded him that many people suffer the same pain as him. “I was scared to go out for years. My soul, my sanity, and my relationship suffered. “” Too many children are bullied and suffered just because they are themselves. Too many dropouts, abuses, absences and suicides are taking place. You can change it and you are already changing it. ”
Elliott Page at the Human Rights Campaign (HRC) podium in Las Vegas, USA, February 2014. Save the website for the Human Rights Campaign.
In particular, Page said it was uncomfortable to be on the podium talking about minority human rights as a ‘female actress’ working in Hollywood here. Because “in a way, he represents an industry that sets a uniform standard on all of us.” He said that he had inevitably been influenced by the “standard of beauty, the standard of good life, the standard of success” provided by the film industry. Even in the case of revealing that he is LGBTQ, he honestly mentioned ‘Limits as a Hollywood actor’.
Reveal me too … “Privilege as a cisgender white lesbian”
In November 2017, when filmmaker Harvey Weinstein’s sexual violence exposed the ‘Me Too movement’ in Hollywood, Page also opened his mouth. At the time, Page reveals that he was sexually harassed and ‘routed’ (known as LGBTQ regardless of his intentions) by Brett Ratner, the film director of ‘X-Men: The Last War’ in 2006. At the first reunion event that Ratner had before filming X-Men, pointed to an actor who is about 10 years older than Paige and said, “I’m going to sleep with him so they notice he’s’ gay. At the time, she had not disclosed her sexual identity and was 18 years old. “This aggressive public outing made me feel ashamed,” Page said. Ratner’s words echoed in my head every time I encountered homophobia for years. “At the same time, Page spoke about a” privilege “that she may have enjoyed as a” white lesbian “in this revelation.” Remember the spread Violence against women in our society disproportionately affects low-income women, especially non-white, transgender / queer, and indigenous women. They have remained silent due to their fundamental mistrust of their own economic situation or the system “I have the privilege of being able to hire bodyguards when threatened, I have money and mental health insurance, and a platform to write like this.” It’s something that a lot of other vulnerable people don’t have. “” As a white lesbian, I was privileged and privileged. White supremacy silences non-whites. They are the people we need to learn and listen to. ”When referring to those who don’t even have the opportunity to speak in an open place like him, he noted that ‘Me too’ must go beyond ‘Hollywood’ to the inaudible voices of non-whites, transgender and native people.
Instagram screenshot of Eliot’s page
Second exit … “Most of the transgender people murdered this year are black or Latino”
Page doesn’t forget the thoughtful attitude in ‘Second Coming Out’ like when the first outing and Me Too was revealed. In particular, he mentions ‘statistics’, saying: “In fact, in this moment of joy, although I know the privileges that I enjoy, I feel fear.” At least 40 transgender people were killed in 2020 alone, Page noted, many of whom were black or Latino transgender women. In particular, he cites a “political leader” who promotes hatred of transgender people. “I speak to the political leaders who are banning transgender healthcare and denying our right to exist, and to everyone who is pouring hostility towards the trans community on a huge platform. He has blood on his hands.” You are expressing anger. towards the trans community, where 40% of adults attempt suicide. “Page stated that he also became a member of the trans community, emphasizing that he will continue to ‘consolidate’ as a member.” I am just one of them, and we will not stay quietly before your attack. “By Lim Jae-woo, Staff Reporter [email protected]
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