Ryan Scout_FTM

Ryan Sallans, activist and author, transitioned from female to male in 2005 and has recounted his life experiences in his newly released memoir, Second Son: Transitioning Toward My Destiny, Love and Life.

Since he began he has been committed to education surrounding medical, legal and social issues related to the transgender community. This blog serves as a guide and resource for individuals seeking guidance in the transgender community or for friends, family, lovers and partners who are eager to learn more about how a transition may impact the individual's life and those around them.


He has maintained a transition website since 2005 with the goal of helping others through his story and experiences. People can visit his site at: http://www.ryansallans.com
http://www.secondsonmemoir.com
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Update to Post Yesterday “This Is What Transphobia Looks Like 3”

Yesterday I posted an advertisement by Paddy Power that is extremely offensive toward the transgender community. I wanted to let people know today that taking actions like writing letters, contacting networks that air these type of ads as well as the company that was the initial offender causes change. 

Today the Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) is launching a formal investigation against Paddy Power due to the fact that they received almost 500 complaints the ad was “offensive, transphobic and derogatory towards transgender people”. ASA classifies this number of complaints as “significant.”

If you haven’t watched the video yet, I just want to warn you it is blood boiling. I always encourage that anytime there is misrepresentation of the trans community (or anyone/organization for that matter), use your voice, write letters, but do so in a non-attacking way. Rationalize your defense and educate in a way that will make them concerned, but not defensive or put off.

It should be noted that Paddy Power is still defending the ad….so perhaps they should receive a few (more like) a lot of letters telling them why their defense is wrong.

-Ryan


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  5. pleakleyispretty said: How dare they defend this disgraceful excuse for an ‘Ad’ by saying that it’s “not offensive”!
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