This was one of the best panels representing the various ways one may be or can express as the opposite sex. The guests were all so tolerant of the audiences sometimes "offensive" questions, and the audience, despite their ignorance, were genuinely curious and understanding. Donahue was really the best at increasing understanding of multiple social and human phenomenon.
11:36 I realized at this moment, what if the doctor pronouncing the gender of the baby just writes “hermaphrodite” on the card… instead of having to assign a gender?
It's really cool how respectful *most* of the audience questions are, especially for taking place in the 80's. Screw that one guy who felt it necessary to call them unattractive to their faces though haha
I didnt see any of these when they came out cos i was only 10, but i well remembervthw show being listed on the TV guide at thevtime. But as a TS woman, who has toiled for years with ny own gender, seei g some of tbese shows, i wish i had seen them back at thr time. . I think it may have expmained a lot of tbings and msybecid hafe come to terns with being transsexual much sooner. But at age 10, "Boring Adult talk" and the News was rheclastvtgingvi wanred to watch. I recall watching a few debate shows in highschool but unfortunately none on the topic of gender or Transsexual issues or questions. I think it eould be highly veneficial to pupils to be shown more stuff like this. Its educational and at least educates people to the differences betwwen TS, TVs, CDs abd Drag Queens etc. I dont see any sign of trying to influence anyone into being Trans or haviing their minds poisoned
I saw it when I was in 5th or 6th grade depending on the air date. It was like a light bulb went off in my head. I had feelings of gender dysphoria as far back as age 4. Seeing afternoon talk shows discuss this was a double-edged sword. One on hand, I was happy to know that this was a real thing and I wasn't fucked up for feeling the way that I did. On the other hand, it depressed me seeing how people reacted and the reactions of my family members certainly didn't help. I came out at age 29 and never looked back.
I like that they clearly outlined the differences between gender variant people as well as intersex even if the terminology is a bit dated. The archetypes are still very much valid and loved Eve's poise and confidence:)
Theres actually a few good questions that could have been bwtter answered with a view to educate, if theyvhadnt been askedcin such a mockibg demeanour by audience members asking questions that they dont even care abiyt the answer. Theyre just tryna get seen on TV utteri g tbeir little party peice like theyve just thought it uo themselves
Gee I wonder why?!? i don’t know maybe it’s because they kept getting murdered! or the stigma around being transgender was so negative people stayed closeted! perhaps it’s because it is now more widely accepted now! Gosh golly who knows!!
This was one of the best panels representing the various ways one may be or can express as the opposite sex. The guests were all so tolerant of the audiences sometimes "offensive" questions, and the audience, despite their ignorance, were genuinely curious and understanding. Donahue was really the best at increasing understanding of multiple social and human phenomenon.
Only Donahue could present those questions so eloquently.
This was a good episode! Phil was ahead of his time. He was such a trailblazer! RIP Phil Donahue 🙏🏼❤️
at least donahue helps ppl understand certain topics. this topic would help ppl understand what Gender means behind Closed doors.
great topic.thanks luv Donahue
I did not see this Donahue episode back then.I perceive a lot has changed-about the issue discussed on this segment-since then...........
80’s gold I love talk show crossdressers
RIP.... 🌹 🌹 🌹 🌹 🌹 🌹
11:36 I realized at this moment, what if the doctor pronouncing the gender of the baby just writes “hermaphrodite” on the card… instead of having to assign a gender?
It's really cool how respectful *most* of the audience questions are, especially for taking place in the 80's. Screw that one guy who felt it necessary to call them unattractive to their faces though haha
They couldn’t even do this show today. All the woke people today that would be so offended at some of the innocent questions.
real problem would be the regressives that would come to this show convinced lgbtq people pose a threat to them or their kids.
Naive and interested questions won’t offend anybody
I didnt see any of these when they came out cos i was only 10, but i well remembervthw show being listed on the TV guide at thevtime.
But as a TS woman, who has toiled for years with ny own gender, seei g some of tbese shows, i wish i had seen them back at thr time. . I think it may have expmained a lot of tbings and msybecid hafe come to terns with being transsexual much sooner.
But at age 10, "Boring Adult talk" and the News was rheclastvtgingvi wanred to watch. I recall watching a few debate shows in highschool but unfortunately none on the topic of gender or Transsexual issues or questions.
I think it eould be highly veneficial to pupils to be shown more stuff like this. Its educational and at least educates people to the differences betwwen TS, TVs, CDs abd Drag Queens etc.
I dont see any sign of trying to influence anyone into being Trans or haviing their minds poisoned
I saw it when I was in 5th or 6th grade depending on the air date. It was like a light bulb went off in my head. I had feelings of gender dysphoria as far back as age 4. Seeing afternoon talk shows discuss this was a double-edged sword. One on hand, I was happy to know that this was a real thing and I wasn't fucked up for feeling the way that I did. On the other hand, it depressed me seeing how people reacted and the reactions of my family members certainly didn't help. I came out at age 29 and never looked back.
I like that they clearly outlined the differences between gender variant people as well as intersex even if the terminology is a bit dated. The archetypes are still very much valid and loved Eve's poise and confidence:)
Theres actually a few good questions that could have been bwtter answered with a view to educate, if theyvhadnt been askedcin such a mockibg demeanour by audience members asking questions that they dont even care abiyt the answer. Theyre just tryna get seen on TV utteri g tbeir little party peice like theyve just thought it uo themselves
1889.donahue transvestites.and transsexuals. Online. Sou solteiro moro no Brasil. Online. Brasil
So in 1989 there were only 10k transexuals in the U.S. and now there are nearly two million!? 🤔🧐
Is that really true OMG?
@@nathancoleman7235 According to the numbers quoted in this show + what Google says about the current number!
😮😮😮😮😮😮
The numbers haven't really changed definitions,and classification has 😮
Gee I wonder why?!? i don’t know maybe it’s because they kept getting murdered! or the stigma around being transgender was so negative people stayed closeted! perhaps it’s because it is now more widely accepted now! Gosh golly who knows!!