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Artist Creates Comics Addressing Gender Identity Issues And Transgender Experiences (30 New Pics)
Interview With ArtistSophie Labelle is a French-Canadian transgender cartoonist and activist whose work has captivated audiences around the world. Through her comics, she explores important topics like gender identity and the transgender experience, using humor and heartfelt storytelling to make these themes more relatable and accessible. Her art not only helps normalize being transgender but also sparks meaningful conversations about LGBTQ+ issues.
Many readers use Labelle's comics to open up discussions about gender and identity with their friends and family. Her work speaks to anyone navigating their own identity, offering both comfort and inspiration.
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Bored Panda reached out to Labelle again to learn more about her experiences and how her journey as an artist has influenced her work. We asked her about the impact she hopes her comics have on younger generations, particularly those questioning their gender identity.
"My work strives to provide empowerment and comfort to younger generations. We rarely get to choose how supportive our environment is, and I always consider the impact of my work on those of us who are the most vulnerable. Transphobia is pernicious and might pop up when we least expect it. I hope my comics help people build strength and resilience to keep going despite everything."
Again: if you can't accept your child's identity, be it gay, trans, or whatever DON'T have children!
The artist shared that she has personally faced harassment, including being doxxed, being targeted by a neo-Nazi protest, being labeled as a threat by a British MP, and having her books banned in Texas, while also frequently receiving online death threats. So, we asked her how she manages self-care and maintains resilience in the face of such hostility.
"I spend a lot of time in nature. It really grounds me and makes the online hate seem like a distant dream. I've also been doing book tours and meeting readers and communities. It reminds me of the impact the kind of work I do can have and makes the hate more bearable."
It's still shocking to me that Rowling didn't retract her awful accusations
Man, I hated this so much, it really was the reason I stopped hanging out with the opposite gender.
As an artist who started creating comics at a young age, we asked Labelle for her advice to aspiring queer and trans artists looking to share their stories through art.
"I'd say that you need to get involved within your local community. Show up for other artists as you would like people to show up for you. We're all in this together. Every voice matters, and having your voice heard brings purpose, which is absolutely necessary when creating while queer or trans."
Remember: puberty blockers are completely reversible! It hurts nobody to put kids on them until they “know for sure.”
"Trans and gender non-conforming people’s rights are currently under attack in a multitude of countries, states, and provinces. Chances are that you have a local association or group in your town or city that desperately needs volunteers for all types of things. I encourage everyone to reach out to them and participate in any way they can. Getting involved is the best way to learn!"
F**k this. If I had to go through male puberty, knowing it would do irreversible alterations to my body which I would hate (I identify as female), it would throw me into depression, too.
yeah, there's a similar thing with gymnastics too. the way we have to bend and twist to do our skills and stuff is really bad for our backs, ankles, wrists, and muscles. it can cause long term muscle and nerve damage. I have a friend who's only 16 and already has some nerve damage in her foot because of gymnastics
Load More Replies...Anything you do with your whole heart will change you - but we do need to cut down on ultra-processed food
ballet is pain and point is pain + (haha toenail surgery in freedom country is fun)
Okay, I actually flinched - my mom's name is Linda and she absolutely treated me like a piece of property through my entire childhood. XD I'm adopted and she told me - frequently - that I was adopted "just" to be a sibling to my older sister, her bio child. She didn't want her daughter to be an only child. She's the epitome of the "Linda" above, though - I'm not female-gender-normative at all and I cannot even imagine how horrific my childhood would have been if I'd tried to express that to her beyond my preference for pants over frilly dresses.
Also, where's the outrage over intersex babies being given surgery without parental permission, and sometimes even parental awareness, in an effort to "normalize" their genitalia? This can cause loss of sensation, scarring, urinary issues, etc. Even WITH parental permission this seems like a terrible idea. ************* I know we all prefer to have things be black and white, A or B, but this is harmful! Biology is a complex thing; sometimes we need to accept that reality. ************ https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/articles/16324-intersex https://www.hrw.org/news/2017/07/25/us-harmful-surgery-intersex-children https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Intersex_medical_interventions
It’d be nice if we went forward with this kind of thinking, instead of backwards with the insanity that came with overturning Roe v. Wade.
Don't forget that after being fired from IBM she started her career over from the bottom, in spite of her years of experience.
Ah yes, well-known christian festival, the Bacchanalia. Celebrating the well-known christian god Dionysus.
There is always tension between 'safety' and 'progress'. Look at the history of the printed word, if you want examples; and check the meaning of the word "imprimatur". 'Change' is scary, but may well be necessary - and helpful.
Some parents don't fully understand their children. This has been going on for millennia. The Golden Rule applies - to both sides. Be gentle, be tolerant.
Violence is never truly 'legitimised', but too often, excuses are offered for it ...
Must admit, I have no concept of what "gender ideology' might be - but my ignorance is not proof of anything. I need to learn more.
I'm old, but I'm having difficulty with the claimed difference between 'genders' , 'sexes', etc. Please don't mock me, help me. Oh, and drawing someone who you claim to be wrong, licking a boot, doesn't really prove anything. Just sayin'.
Be cautious about banning books just because you don't like what they say. That's a dark road to start down - oppose them, rebut them, don't buy them, but don't expect to have them burnt, either. The other side just might have the 'right to differ' from your opinions; you claim the same right from them, remember?
Really? My comment was deleted because I tried to bring a note of realism? I didn't say anything anti-trans, I was just cautioning against ramming it so far down people's throats that it causes a backlash. Maybe people need to open their eyes to how the world is, rather than how you want it to be, and tread more carefully.
I’ve had this happen too - it’s very weird that BP seems to be ‘policing’ comments.
Load More Replies...I am not trans, but these made me happy to see. You are valid, stay strong! 💖
These cartoons are really smarmy and incendiary. The only difference between these and mean comments a MAGA person would say is that these have pictures and the media elite behind them yelling, "You go girl!" But progressives will forever point the finger and insist that "you are the nazi." They never get that they're doing exactly what they accuse others of doing (not listening, not being humble, being narrow-minded, etc.).
You're exactly right, but they will probably end up deleting your comment anyway
Load More Replies...I loved this list, I'll probably go and look at all of her comics soon.
I have seen her work on Webtoon, I highly encourage you all to read it. 🩷🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️🩷
Why do you automatically slap the “transphobe” label on anyone with a different view? It’s so aggressive and non helpful and closes down debate.
Load More Replies...I've met Sophie, she's a wonderful person and an even better comic artst!!
I love these, and I was heartened to see how few trolls there were! BP is finally cracking down! Edit: A, not everywhere is America, and B, freedom of speech does not mean freedom from consequences.
Beware of crossing the line between "cracking down" and "censoring the free speech of those who might have a less popular opinion". One doesn't win an argument by not allowing the opposition to express their views.
Load More Replies...It makes me sad that people are downvoting this post of awesome comics. Not necessarily surprised, but sad. The rights (and even the existence of) trans people have been shunned for too long. I think it's wonderful to see anything that reminds the rest of us that trans people exist (and always have) and that they deserve the same rights and freedoms the rest of us do!
If you’ve read all the comments, you might realise that none of them are about people objecting to trans people having equal rights.
Load More Replies...Yep. I was right. All my comments have been deleted except one. Can you find it? Censorship at it's finest. BP should stop pushing this ideology and just stick to showing us liminal spaces and strange pairings of animals.
Load More Replies...Really? My comment was deleted because I tried to bring a note of realism? I didn't say anything anti-trans, I was just cautioning against ramming it so far down people's throats that it causes a backlash. Maybe people need to open their eyes to how the world is, rather than how you want it to be, and tread more carefully.
I’ve had this happen too - it’s very weird that BP seems to be ‘policing’ comments.
Load More Replies...I am not trans, but these made me happy to see. You are valid, stay strong! 💖
These cartoons are really smarmy and incendiary. The only difference between these and mean comments a MAGA person would say is that these have pictures and the media elite behind them yelling, "You go girl!" But progressives will forever point the finger and insist that "you are the nazi." They never get that they're doing exactly what they accuse others of doing (not listening, not being humble, being narrow-minded, etc.).
You're exactly right, but they will probably end up deleting your comment anyway
Load More Replies...I loved this list, I'll probably go and look at all of her comics soon.
I have seen her work on Webtoon, I highly encourage you all to read it. 🩷🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️🩷
Why do you automatically slap the “transphobe” label on anyone with a different view? It’s so aggressive and non helpful and closes down debate.
Load More Replies...I've met Sophie, she's a wonderful person and an even better comic artst!!
I love these, and I was heartened to see how few trolls there were! BP is finally cracking down! Edit: A, not everywhere is America, and B, freedom of speech does not mean freedom from consequences.
Beware of crossing the line between "cracking down" and "censoring the free speech of those who might have a less popular opinion". One doesn't win an argument by not allowing the opposition to express their views.
Load More Replies...It makes me sad that people are downvoting this post of awesome comics. Not necessarily surprised, but sad. The rights (and even the existence of) trans people have been shunned for too long. I think it's wonderful to see anything that reminds the rest of us that trans people exist (and always have) and that they deserve the same rights and freedoms the rest of us do!
If you’ve read all the comments, you might realise that none of them are about people objecting to trans people having equal rights.
Load More Replies...Yep. I was right. All my comments have been deleted except one. Can you find it? Censorship at it's finest. BP should stop pushing this ideology and just stick to showing us liminal spaces and strange pairings of animals.
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