Trans Couple Call Out Newspaper, Took to Twitter Over Insensitive Front Page Headline
Much like a recent coverage of the newlywed transgender couple Hannah Winterbourne and Jake Graf in London. The idea is appreciated! But what left the readers in distress is the headline.
Yes, this yet another piece about transgender people. They are everywhere in the media but not in a good way! The representations inform the general public about transgender communities and have a significant impact on their identity development and lived experiences. Much like a recent coverage of the newlywed transgender couple Hannah Winterbourne and Jake Graf in London. United Kingdom’s popular tabloid newspaper, The Sun took over and published this piece on its front page on March 27. Trans actor and filmmaker Jake married Hannah, the highest ranking trans officer in the British Army on March 23 and shared their love story with The Sun. The idea is appreciated! But what left the readers in distress is the headline which reads, “Jake who used to be a woman weds Hannah who was a man.” Hannah immediately took this to Twitter saying, “I have always been a woman and Jake has always been a man.”
The treatment by the journal left Twitterati in anger! “It’s a real shame that it’s been cheapened by such a sensationalised and misleading headline,” tweeted the groom, Jake. Such representation in a leading tabloid newspaper has disappointed many and this is what Twitterati has to say.
Here is Hannah's tweet.
Jake took it to Twitter too!
Yes, their love is all more special.
The headline was offensive!
Even we feel bad that they had to see this.
She fixed it for them!
Yes, the visibility of transgender community has increased, and they are able to come out but at the same time, the insensitive portrayal of the community, such as these headlines, are creating misinformation. Negative portrayal can worsen the dysphoria of trans people! And that is what needs to stop. It just takes a little research and better choice of words. The positive and accurate coverage will surely be applauded by our readers. While we ignore the terrible headlines, congratulations to Hannah and Jake for such a lovely couple they make and wish you both a wonderful married life!
(The above story first appeared on LatestLY on Mar 27, 2018 05:26 PM IST. For more news and updates on politics, world, sports, entertainment and lifestyle, log on to our website latestly.com).