Difference between revisions of "Transmaxxing"

From Wiki 4 Men
Jump to navigation Jump to search
 
(46 intermediate revisions by 2 users not shown)
Line 1: Line 1:
[[File:Transmaxxing Symbol.png|160px|thumb|]]<b>Transmaxxing</b> refers to men who transition gender (MtF) in order to obtain personal, social and legal benefits associated with being female. The phenomenon appeared many years before the term was coined, and while it has recently gained some interest in the incel community, its application is far broader than that. It involves a decision to identify as a female regardless of this being contrary to one’s usual sense-of-self.
+
[[File:Transmaxxing Symbol.png|160px|thumb|]]<b>Transmaxxing</b> refers to men who transition to being female in order to obtain personal, social and legal benefits associated with being female. The transmaxxer transitions to <i>female gender status,</i> and not to a sense of <i>female selfhood</i> as is the case of being a [[transwomen]].
   
  +
The phenomenon appeared many years before the term was coined, and while it has recently gained some interest among [[incel]]s, its application is far broader than that. It involves a decision to identify as a female regardless of this being contrary to one’s usual sense-of-self.
Urban Dictionary defines transmaxxing simply as, “Transitioning from male to female for personal gain.” Based on this broad definition we will conclude the following: 1. that transmaxxing cannot be reduced to an incel activity, nor to a proclivity of gay men as some have proposed, nor to any other single demographic. 2. It rarely applies to cases of female-to-male transitions which are considered to involve comparatively minimal gain. 3. Transmaxxing isn’t based on the clichéd explanation that the individual is “a female trapped inside a man’s body,” nor that he “has always felt like a woman.” 4. The only premise of transmaxxing is the undergoing of a MtF transition for the sake of securing a range of benefits associated with female identification.
 
  +
 
The [[Urban Dictionary]] defines transmaxxing simply as, “Transitioning from male to female for personal gain.” Based on this broad definition we will conclude the following: 1. that transmaxxing cannot be reduced to an incel activity, nor to a proclivity of gay men as some have proposed, nor to any other single demographic. 2. It rarely applies to cases of female-to-male transitions which are considered to involve comparatively minimal gain. 3. Transmaxxing isn’t based on the clichéd explanation that the individual is “a female trapped inside a man’s body,” nor that he “has always felt like a woman.” 4. The only premise of transmaxxing is the undergoing of a MtF transition for the sake of securing a range of benefits associated with female identification.
  +
  +
The existence of transmaxxing is strong evidence against the [[feminist]] claim that Western civilisation favours men over women.
  +
  +
==The meaning of 'gender transition'==
  +
  +
Gender is defined in Merriam Webster dictionary as, "the behavioral, cultural, or psychological traits typically associated with one sex,"<ref>[https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/gender Merriam Webser Dictionary definition for 'gender']</ref> and the Collins dictionary defines it as "the state of being male or female in relation to the social and cultural roles that are considered appropriate for men and women."<ref>[https://www.collinsdictionary.com/dictionary/english/gender Collins Dictionary definition for 'gender']</ref>
  +
  +
This means that a person can theoretically transition physically via hormones and other changes, or by adoption of culture traits associated with a particular gender. In the case of transmaxxing the individual need do no more than transition one's gender status, adopting the cultural traits & roles associated with the female gender. Ie. Technically that means no necessity for physical transition.
   
 
== Some benefits of transmaxxing ==
 
== Some benefits of transmaxxing ==
Line 7: Line 17:
 
*Cheaper car and life insurance<ref>https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/calgary/alberta-man-changes-gender-insurance-transgender-rights-1.4764839</ref><ref>https://archive.is/vUyue</ref>
 
*Cheaper car and life insurance<ref>https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/calgary/alberta-man-changes-gender-insurance-transgender-rights-1.4764839</ref><ref>https://archive.is/vUyue</ref>
 
*No registering with selective service or mandatory military service, depending on country
 
*No registering with selective service or mandatory military service, depending on country
  +
*Better or preferential treatment by others
*People will treat you better
 
  +
*Complaints are generally listened to
*Whine all you want and people will listen
 
  +
*Other people will actively provide assistance
*Receive special considerations and child-custody in family court<ref>[https://www.theblaze.com/news/father-legally-changes-gender-to-female-in-attempt-to-gain-custody-of-his-kids-i-m-also-a-mom Father legally changes gender to female in attempt to gain custody of his kids: 'I'm also a mom']</ref>
+
*Receiving special consideration regarding child-custody arrangements in family court<ref>[https://www.theblaze.com/news/father-legally-changes-gender-to-female-in-attempt-to-gain-custody-of-his-kids-i-m-also-a-mom Father legally changes gender to female in attempt to gain custody of his kids: 'I'm also a mom']</ref>
 
*Earlier retirement and associated pension grant<ref>[https://www.europeantimes.news/2022/02/a-man-changed-his-gender-to-retire-earlier/ A man changes his gender to retire earlier - The European Times]</ref><ref>[https://rmx.news/switzerland/swiss-man-changes-gender-to-retire-and-receive-his-pension-a-year-earlier/ Swiss man changes gender to retire and receive his pension a year earlier]</ref>
 
*Earlier retirement and associated pension grant<ref>[https://www.europeantimes.news/2022/02/a-man-changed-his-gender-to-retire-earlier/ A man changes his gender to retire earlier - The European Times]</ref><ref>[https://rmx.news/switzerland/swiss-man-changes-gender-to-retire-and-receive-his-pension-a-year-earlier/ Swiss man changes gender to retire and receive his pension a year earlier]</ref>
 
*Free legal aid
 
*Free legal aid
Line 20: Line 31:
 
*Lighter prison sentences
 
*Lighter prison sentences
 
*More leisure time, less work
 
*More leisure time, less work
*Receiving greater empathy and sympathy
+
*Greater empathy and sympathy
 
*Greater social support
 
*Greater social support
 
*More narcissistic gratification for achievements
 
*More narcissistic gratification for achievements
Line 26: Line 37:
 
*Use public transport & parking spaces [[Women_only#Parking_Spaces_.26_Roads|reserved for women]]
 
*Use public transport & parking spaces [[Women_only#Parking_Spaces_.26_Roads|reserved for women]]
 
*Receive higher pass marks for the same school work
 
*Receive higher pass marks for the same school work
  +
*All girl sleepovers as teenagers
   
 
== Recent examples ==
 
== Recent examples ==
Line 40: Line 52:
   
 
In Germany a self-identified transmaxxer named Tina has undergone medical transition to reap various sexual and social advantages over her former existence as an '[[incel]],' and claims to be treated better as a female under the social systems in which she lives. Such advantages included being successfully admitted to attend a female-only university class, with Tina adding that "there's a government quota that needs to be met in Germany regarding women's employment, and obviously I count as a woman legally, so I will have a easier time finding a job."<ref>[https://www.youtube.com/@llamato Tina's Guide To Transmaxxing] quote from video 'A bunch of Incels debating a transmaxxer'</ref>
 
In Germany a self-identified transmaxxer named Tina has undergone medical transition to reap various sexual and social advantages over her former existence as an '[[incel]],' and claims to be treated better as a female under the social systems in which she lives. Such advantages included being successfully admitted to attend a female-only university class, with Tina adding that "there's a government quota that needs to be met in Germany regarding women's employment, and obviously I count as a woman legally, so I will have a easier time finding a job."<ref>[https://www.youtube.com/@llamato Tina's Guide To Transmaxxing] quote from video 'A bunch of Incels debating a transmaxxer'</ref>
  +
  +
Tina was interviewed by [[Robert Brockway]] and [[Vernon Meigs]] on the [[The Goal Post]].
  +
  +
=== Norway ===
  +
  +
In Norway, 2023, a male student changed gender to gain admission to the esteemed NTNU program which prioritized female applicants. The student took advantage of the nation’s lenient gender self-identification laws to gain admission to the Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU), and said that changing his gender for the purposes of gaining extra admission points was “about as easy as switching mobile plans.” According to Finansavisen,<ref>[https://www-finansavisen-no.translate.goog/samfunn/2023/07/24/8024589/bytter-kjonn-for-a-komme-inn-pa-prestisjestudium?zephr_sso_ott=uoq9rl&_x_tr_sl=auto&_x_tr_tl=en&_x_tr_hl=en-US Changing Gender To Get A Place On A Prestigious Course]</ref> the unnamed male student took advantage of the policy after failing to meet merit-based standards. Seeking to gain extra admission points, the student changed his gender marker, allowing him to collect just enough points to be admitted into the Industrial Economics and Technology Management (Indøk) program. The program had a bonus two “gender points” for “female” applicants.<ref>[https://reduxx.info/norway-male-student-changes-genderto-gain-admission-to-esteemed-ntnu-program-which-prioritized-female-applicants/ NORWAY: Male Student Changes “Gender”To Gain Admission To Esteemed NTNU Program Which Prioritized Female Applicants, Feminist News And Opinion]</ref><ref>[https://www.universityworldnews.com/post.php?story=20230816091210849#:~:text=The%20unnamed%20student%20told%20business,change%20your%20mobile%20telephone%20number. Student gender change sparks debate on admission policies]</ref><ref>[https://www-finansavisen-no.translate.goog/samfunn/2023/07/24/8024589/bytter-kjonn-for-a-komme-inn-pa-prestisjestudium?zephr_sso_ott=uoq9rl&_x_tr_sl=auto&_x_tr_tl=en&_x_tr_hl=en-US Changing Gender To Get A Place On A Prestigious Course]</ref>
   
 
== Practice of Transmaxxing ==
 
== Practice of Transmaxxing ==
   
Transmaxxers don’t need to wear lipstick, put on a dress or engage in other performative gestures we might typically associate with transwomen (although some may choose to take these extra steps, including medical ones). Further, transmaxxer identification doesnt even require a renunciation of traits referred to as masculine. At minimum, all it requires is a technical change of gender either on a legal paper, or in some countries by verbal statement, and numerous aspects of female privilege become available for the transmaxxer’s enjoyment.
+
Transmaxxers don’t need to use hormone replacement therapy, wear lipstick, put on a dress or engage in other performative gestures we might typically associate with transwomen (although some may choose to take these extra steps, including medical ones). Further, transmaxxer identification doesnt even require a renunciation of traits referred to as masculine. At minimum, all it requires is a technical change of gender either on a legal paper, or in some countries by verbal statement, and numerous aspects of female privilege become available for the transmaxxer’s enjoyment.
   
While the change of gender may appear cynical or inauthentic, we can say that transmaxxers may genuinely identify with an internal sense of privilege, esteem, status, deservingness, dignity, worth, purity, beauty and social value that we euphemistically call “feminine.” The degree to which a transmaxxer genuinely identifies with these “feminine” things, such femininity is integral to his sense of self.<ref>[https://gynocentrism.com/2023/01/10/the-many-boons-of-transmaxxing/ Peter Wright, <i>The Many Benefits of Transmaxxing</i> (Jan, 2023)]</ref>
+
While the change of gender may appear cynical or inauthentic, we can say that transmaxxers may genuinely identify with an internal sense of privilege, esteem, status, deservingness, dignity, worth, purity, beauty and social value that we euphemistically call “feminine.” The degree to which a transmaxxer genuinely identifies with these “feminine” things, he has "transitioned" to that specific self-identification.<ref>[https://gynocentrism.com/2023/01/10/the-many-boons-of-transmaxxing/ Peter Wright, <i>The Many Benefits of Transmaxxing</i> (Jan, 2023)]</ref>
   
 
The traditional distinction between <i>transsexual</i> and <i>transgender</i> is also relevant to transmaxxing, in the sense that a person can be classified transgendered without being transexual. This same distinction applies to transmaxxing: ie. A gender-transmaxxer need not automatically be assumed to be a sexual (medical) transmaxxer.
 
The traditional distinction between <i>transsexual</i> and <i>transgender</i> is also relevant to transmaxxing, in the sense that a person can be classified transgendered without being transexual. This same distinction applies to transmaxxing: ie. A gender-transmaxxer need not automatically be assumed to be a sexual (medical) transmaxxer.
Line 51: Line 69:
 
=== Differentiation of transwoman from transmaxxer ===
 
=== Differentiation of transwoman from transmaxxer ===
   
Transwomen organically feel & desire female identification, with negligeable desire to identify as male. Whereas MtF transmaxxers tend to identify as male or gender dysphoric, without an organic desire to identify as a woman (though perhaps desiring some limited self-identification with qualities of femaleness). This can be summarized as follows:
+
Transwomen organically feel & desire female identification, with negligeable desire to identify as male. Whereas MtF transmaxxers tend to identify as male or gender dysphoric, without an organic desire to identify as a woman. This can be summarized as follows:
   
 
*Transwoman is an autonomous desire and identification of the self as female
 
*Transwoman is an autonomous desire and identification of the self as female
*Transmaxxing is a decision, rather than an autonomous desire, to identify as female gender contrary to one’s usual sense-of-self.
+
*Transmaxxing is a decision, rather than an autonomous desire, to identify as female gender contrary to one’s usual sense-of-self. The transmaxxer can be said to legitimately “transition” to <i>female gender social status,</i> rather than female selfhood.
   
  +
{{Featured}}
==Transmaxxing flag==
 
  +
{{Glossary}}
[[File:Transmaxxing flag.jpg|230px|thumb|left|Transmaxxing flag.]]</br>
 
 
{{Transmaxxing}}
</br>
 
</br>
 
 
</br>
 
</br>
 
</br>
 
 
</br>
 
 
== Transmaxxer typology ==
 
 
Four different types of transmaxxer have been proposed by the YouTube channel Tina's Guide To Transmaxxing,<ref>[https://youtu.be/Ns4KpZZoVY0 The 4 different types of transmaxxer]</ref> which are:
 
 
* 1. The uncomplicated male transmaxxer
 
* 2. Incel male transmaxxers
 
* 3. Autogenephilic male transmaxxers
 
* 4. Gender dysporic transmaxxers
 
 
Each type has a different set of priorities for transitioning, although each is seeking some kind of benefit. The author describes type #1 as an uncomplicated male transmaxxer, and adds that this type is satisfied with undergoing a simple MtF paper transition in order to gain benefits. However, there is also the hypothetical possibility that the type #1 trasmaxxer may transition medically as part of his strategy to gain those benefits and yet still consider himself male.
 
 
The 'male transmaxxer' may also identify with some aspects of woman, hypothetically speaking: for example he may not transition medically, but may still identify with other psychosocial features that are typically associated with women: eg. a sense of deservingness, social entitlement, need for special protection & pampering, belief in own nurturing abilities toward children, possessing sensitive feelings and so on. These nuances complicate the categories slightly and indicate that the various types may overlap in some ways.
 
   
 
== References ==
 
== References ==
 
 
[[Category: Featured Articles]]
 
[[Category: Glossary]]
 
[[Category: Transmaxxing]]
 

Latest revision as of 08:27, 16 October 2024

Transmaxxing Symbol.png

Transmaxxing refers to men who transition to being female in order to obtain personal, social and legal benefits associated with being female. The transmaxxer transitions to female gender status, and not to a sense of female selfhood as is the case of being a transwomen.

The phenomenon appeared many years before the term was coined, and while it has recently gained some interest among incels, its application is far broader than that. It involves a decision to identify as a female regardless of this being contrary to one’s usual sense-of-self.

The Urban Dictionary defines transmaxxing simply as, “Transitioning from male to female for personal gain.” Based on this broad definition we will conclude the following: 1. that transmaxxing cannot be reduced to an incel activity, nor to a proclivity of gay men as some have proposed, nor to any other single demographic. 2. It rarely applies to cases of female-to-male transitions which are considered to involve comparatively minimal gain. 3. Transmaxxing isn’t based on the clichéd explanation that the individual is “a female trapped inside a man’s body,” nor that he “has always felt like a woman.” 4. The only premise of transmaxxing is the undergoing of a MtF transition for the sake of securing a range of benefits associated with female identification.

The existence of transmaxxing is strong evidence against the feminist claim that Western civilisation favours men over women.

The meaning of 'gender transition'

Gender is defined in Merriam Webster dictionary as, "the behavioral, cultural, or psychological traits typically associated with one sex,"[1] and the Collins dictionary defines it as "the state of being male or female in relation to the social and cultural roles that are considered appropriate for men and women."[2]

This means that a person can theoretically transition physically via hormones and other changes, or by adoption of culture traits associated with a particular gender. In the case of transmaxxing the individual need do no more than transition one's gender status, adopting the cultural traits & roles associated with the female gender. Ie. Technically that means no necessity for physical transition.

Some benefits of transmaxxing

Transmaxxing symbol. The red arrow represents the uplifting of men to experience the same social, legal and interpersonal privileges as women
  • Cheaper car and life insurance[3][4]
  • No registering with selective service or mandatory military service, depending on country
  • Better or preferential treatment by others
  • Complaints are generally listened to
  • Other people will actively provide assistance
  • Receiving special consideration regarding child-custody arrangements in family court[5]
  • Earlier retirement and associated pension grant[6][7]
  • Free legal aid
  • Services for victims of domestic violence
  • Free or subsidized accommodation for low income women
  • Female only scholarships
  • Female employment quotas
  • Affirmative action hires
  • Being able to sue for sexism
  • Lighter prison sentences
  • More leisure time, less work
  • Greater empathy and sympathy
  • Greater social support
  • More narcissistic gratification for achievements
  • To be believed regardless of lack of evidence
  • Use public transport & parking spaces reserved for women
  • Receive higher pass marks for the same school work
  • All girl sleepovers as teenagers

Recent examples

Equador

René Salinas Ramos is an Equadorian "transmaxxer-woman." Ramos, who works as a journalist, was born male. Ramos experienced discrimination against men in the Ecuadorian family court system and legally changed her gender to female in late 2022. Ramos hopes now that the courts will treat her more fairly and that she can gain custody of her children.[8]

Switzerland

In Switzerland a man has exploited an administrative loophole and formally transmaxxed his gender to female in order to retire a year earlier. Swiss rules enable any Swiss resident with the “intimate conviction” that they do not belong to the sex they are registered as in the civil status register can apply to change their gender, in addition to their first name, for just 75 Swiss francs (€72). The unnamed man from Lucerne successfully applied to transmax his gender so that he could receive his state pension at the Swiss retirement age for women of 64, a year earlier than men.[9][10]

Germany

In Germany a self-identified transmaxxer named Tina has undergone medical transition to reap various sexual and social advantages over her former existence as an 'incel,' and claims to be treated better as a female under the social systems in which she lives. Such advantages included being successfully admitted to attend a female-only university class, with Tina adding that "there's a government quota that needs to be met in Germany regarding women's employment, and obviously I count as a woman legally, so I will have a easier time finding a job."[11]

Tina was interviewed by Robert Brockway and Vernon Meigs on the The Goal Post.

Norway

In Norway, 2023, a male student changed gender to gain admission to the esteemed NTNU program which prioritized female applicants. The student took advantage of the nation’s lenient gender self-identification laws to gain admission to the Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU), and said that changing his gender for the purposes of gaining extra admission points was “about as easy as switching mobile plans.” According to Finansavisen,[12] the unnamed male student took advantage of the policy after failing to meet merit-based standards. Seeking to gain extra admission points, the student changed his gender marker, allowing him to collect just enough points to be admitted into the Industrial Economics and Technology Management (Indøk) program. The program had a bonus two “gender points” for “female” applicants.[13][14][15]

Practice of Transmaxxing

Transmaxxers don’t need to use hormone replacement therapy, wear lipstick, put on a dress or engage in other performative gestures we might typically associate with transwomen (although some may choose to take these extra steps, including medical ones). Further, transmaxxer identification doesnt even require a renunciation of traits referred to as masculine. At minimum, all it requires is a technical change of gender either on a legal paper, or in some countries by verbal statement, and numerous aspects of female privilege become available for the transmaxxer’s enjoyment.

While the change of gender may appear cynical or inauthentic, we can say that transmaxxers may genuinely identify with an internal sense of privilege, esteem, status, deservingness, dignity, worth, purity, beauty and social value that we euphemistically call “feminine.” The degree to which a transmaxxer genuinely identifies with these “feminine” things, he has "transitioned" to that specific self-identification.[16]

The traditional distinction between transsexual and transgender is also relevant to transmaxxing, in the sense that a person can be classified transgendered without being transexual. This same distinction applies to transmaxxing: ie. A gender-transmaxxer need not automatically be assumed to be a sexual (medical) transmaxxer.

Differentiation of transwoman from transmaxxer

Transwomen organically feel & desire female identification, with negligeable desire to identify as male. Whereas MtF transmaxxers tend to identify as male or gender dysphoric, without an organic desire to identify as a woman. This can be summarized as follows:

  • Transwoman is an autonomous desire and identification of the self as female
  • Transmaxxing is a decision, rather than an autonomous desire, to identify as female gender contrary to one’s usual sense-of-self. The transmaxxer can be said to legitimately “transition” to female gender social status, rather than female selfhood.

References