Have you ever been afraid to use a public restroom because you weren't sure if you would have to endure some kind of verbal abuse, physical intimidation, or even arrest? Most people in today's society would probably answer with “No,” and might even think that the question asked is rather ridiculous, in an age where civil and equal rights are part of our laws. However, for transgender people, the stares, fear, and anxiety that come with simply using a public facility are very real. In a study conducted by the Gay and Lesbian Task Force, 53% of transgender respondents reported being verbally harassed in public accommodations (Clark). For many transgender people, walking out their front door every day can prove to be a challenge because they generally don't blend in, but are constantly stared at, whispered about, or laughed at because of their gender expression. Many people are unaware of the type of privilege they have over transgender people. Cisgender, by definition, is when a person identifies with the gender they were assigned at birth. Cisgender privilege refers to privilege that is unearned and granted to the majority group that is considered the default. Transgender people do not have cisgender privileges, and the lack of these privileges has most likely impacted their lives with psychological and physical harm, or other negative consequences, such as loss of homes, jobs, and freedoms (Clark). In Lucian Clark's March 1, 2014, "Cis Privilege" post on gender terrorism, states that transgender people face extreme levels of discrimination and oppression. She reports that transgender people not only report verbal harassment, but also physical harassment everywhere… center of paper… the notion of herself as “female” or “feminine.” She notes that using conventional labels to define herself has been comforting, but it also oversimplifies who she is and can be. She says she's looking forward to learning more about alternative ways of rebuilding identity in a way that encourages growth and individuality in people. . I think this post provides meaningful dialogue about how transphobia among the feminist population can challenge the very beliefs and principles espoused by feminists. Transgender women seeking acceptance in the feminist community should find it there. I think Dusty's solution would be ideal, but the change will have to happen incrementally. Education on what the problems are would be fundamental to dismantling patriarchy and allowing everyone to redesign their gender identity..