Chaz Bono: (Son of Cher) I love being a man

deafskeptic · 11-02-2009, 01:19 PM

Source is CNN

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Celebrity daughter Chastity Bono is undergoing a sex change to become a man, her publicist announced Thursday.

The gender-swap process began shortly after Bono's 40th birthday in March and more than a decade after she came out as a lesbian.

"Chaz, after many years of consideration, has made the courageous decision to honor his true identity," spokesman Howard Bragman said in a statement using only male pronouns.

Chastity, the only child of the "I Got You, Babe" singing duo, will have gender reassignment surgery, according to Us magazine - although Bragman declined to confirm the operation.

"He is proud of his decision and grateful for the support and respect that has already been shown by his loved ones," said Bragman, declining to answer any questions.

Bono became a vocal advocate of gay and transgendered rights after going public with her sexuality.

There was no immediate comment from Cher, who initially cringed at her daughter's lesbianism before making peace with Chastity. Her father, Sonny Bono, died in 1998.

Gay leaders hailed Bono's decision as courageous and "an important step forward."

"Coming out as a transgender is an extremely personal decision and one that is never made lightly," said Neil Giuliano, president of the Gay & Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation.

"We look forward to hearing Chaz's story in his own words in the future."

"Transitioning," as gender switching is known, typically involves hormone therapy and sometimes - although not always - some surgical alteration.

"For some it's a medical transition," said Carrie Davis, director of adult services at the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual & Transgender Community Center.

"For others, it's just social. And for many, it's both."

sallylou · 11-02-2009, 03:01 PM

I'm glad that he's happy. He showed real courage. I wish him the best.

deafdyke · 11-02-2009, 08:05 PM

You know..........while I do believe that there are a lot of legitimate transsexuals, it does seem like there are some people who think " I don't quite fit into this or that catagory" Therefore I MUST be a man or a woman. It seems like they are buying into strict gender roles.
There ARE people who are legitimately TS, but most of those seem to have known they were " different" from a very early age.

Reba · 11-02-2009, 08:16 PM

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Originally Posted by sallylou

I'm glad that he's happy. He showed real courage. I wish him the best.

Where did the article state that "Chaz" was happy?

DeafDoc1 · 11-02-2009, 08:23 PM

It's nice that the GLBT community has such recognizable "role models" and spokespersons, even if unwillingly so. I feel badly that by virtue of famous parents, Chaz' entire life is under media scrutiny.

sallylou · 11-02-2009, 08:24 PM

The headline says "I love being a man." Why shouldn't he be happy?

jillio · 11-03-2009, 12:29 PM

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Originally Posted by deafdyke

You know..........while I do believe that there are a lot of legitimate transsexuals, it does seem like there are some people who think " I don't quite fit into this or that catagory" Therefore I MUST be a man or a woman. It seems like they are buying into strict gender roles.
There ARE people who are legitimately TS, but most of those seem to have known they were " different" from a very early age.

This is a bit more than transgender. This is transexual. The biological sex is being changed. One can change gender, which is a sociallly created role, without changing sex.

jillio · 11-03-2009, 12:30 PM

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Originally Posted by sallylou

The headline says "I love being a man." Why shouldn't he be happy?

Agreed. He is no doubt experiencing more satisfaction and happiness in his life than ever before. He is finally free to be his true self. Everyone deserves that.

deafdyke · 11-04-2009, 08:14 PM

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This is a bit more than transgender. This is transexual. The biological sex is being changed. One can change gender, which is a sociallly created role, without changing sex.

Yes I know. But the thing is their biological sex can't be changed. They are still essentially female or male since their sex chromosome rearragement cannot be changed.
It does seem like a lot of TS folks knew they were different from a very early age ( like little kid age) but at the same time there's still some "TS" who didn't realize they were sexually different until they were older teens or even in their twenties.
I think some of the late realizers might be buying into social pressure to adhere to traditional gender roles. You can be this or that way without having a particualr body part.

11-02-2009, 03:01 PM	#2 (permalink)
sallylou Registered User Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: My own private Idaho Posts: 2,098	I'm glad that he's happy. He showed real courage. I wish him the best. __________________ Happy holidays!

11-02-2009, 08:23 PM	#5 (permalink)
DeafDoc1 Buckeyes beat MI AGAIN! Join Date: Sep 2008 Posts: 1,020	It's nice that the GLBT community has such recognizable "role models" and spokespersons, even if unwillingly so. I feel badly that by virtue of famous parents, Chaz' entire life is under media scrutiny. __________________ What's up, Doc?

11-02-2009, 08:24 PM	#6 (permalink)
sallylou Registered User Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: My own private Idaho Posts: 2,098	The headline says "I love being a man." Why shouldn't he be happy? __________________ Happy holidays!

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11-02-2009, 08:05 PM	#3 (permalink)
deafdyke So NOT a Princess! Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Trebekistan Posts: 7,495	You know..........while I do believe that there are a lot of legitimate transsexuals, it does seem like there are some people who think " I don't quite fit into this or that catagory" Therefore I MUST be a man or a woman. It seems like they are buying into strict gender roles. There ARE people who are legitimately TS, but most of those seem to have known they were " different" from a very early age.