POL378H1 Chapter Notes - Chapter 10: Immigration Enforcement, Free Trade, Neoliberalism
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Chapter one: trans law and politics on a neoliberal landscape. Neoliberalism shapes larger social, economic, political conditions trans people find themselves in. Specific lesbian/gay rights formation that trans politics operates in relation to. Hierarchal staff-run organizations operated by people with graduate degrees. Focus on formal legal equality for those already served by the existing system. Ex: benefits through same-sex marriage only applies to those. Upward distribution of wealth (rich richer poor poorer) Drug abuse as a criminal, not health issue. Blame minorities for their own problems / disadvantage. Ex: benefits through same-sex marriage only applies to those receiving employment benefits. Legal recognition does not = benefits --> see all other minority groups. Focus on white, economically privileged queers - feel protected. Those who are already mostly protected may not see a need for a shift. Can be fired from a job but are not worried about deportation, imprisonment, foster care, etc.
