
I would definitely go straight for the lovely Ms. Isis... errr... wait a second.
By now we’ve all seen the cutesy dyke takes on the fashion world that began with
Kim Stolz in Cycle 5 of America’s Next Top Model. But that was five whole seasons ago and, believe me, lesbians are so out-of-season. So Tyra Banks has upped the ante in the upcoming Top Model cycle with an
openly transgendered contestant, Isis.
The 22-year-old, a former non-profit worker from Maryland, identifies herself as “a woman born physically male.”
GLAAD has praised the move.
When asked if she was proud to be a role model, Isis replied, “I like to help people, but I’m here to follow my dreams.” Honorable and refreshing. I hope she does get to pursue them. So often pioneers are asked to subjugate their own goals and desires in order that they may represent their entire community in the public sphere. But we each have a right to succeed and be proud on our own terms, and not just as queer or transgendered people. Read the rest of this entry »