dimber "Sons and Daughters" (Elizabeth Weinberg, dir.)

 

In a time where we need more positive and dynamic representation of trans women and female artists in general this is a valuable work created entirely by women. It demonstrates a breakdown of competitive roles for young girls, encouraging them instead to be their biggest, best selves and bring each other up in the process. The video also centers on a band fronted by an outspoken trans woman. Any additional visibility for marginalized people, especially one with such an impassioned voice, is necessary for our social progress.   CJ's words on her song and the video.

"And with a developing strength perhaps we can create a shift towards equal opportunity and access for every human. With no discrimination based upon ethnicity, sexuality, physicality or gender... a dismantling of any oppression based on our innate qualities. And a dismantling of restrictive gender roles. Where girls must be soft and demure. Where boys are punished for crying and expressing vulnerability. Where girls play house. And boys play with guns.  Sons and Daughters is an outcry against those roles and systems. The ways we feel isolated from each other, even in a densely populated city. It also relates to my experience as a trans girl in navigating gender roles and a world which would see me dead or bound and gagged in pink satin. Maybe the kids will do better."