Reading Reflection: Tess Lomax’s

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Reading Tess Lomax’s discussion on transgender people or whakawahine as they refer to it in Maori culture was enlightening. I was particularly taken aback by Lomax’s admission of having been sexually abused while young. As the author reveals, usually, many are against this as it is not likable, but the fact is that it is the truth. This makes up the first thing that I take from reading this article. Revealing one’s experiences, no matter how awful, can be empowering, especially when it helps others who have undergone or are undergoing the same.
I view Lomax’s story and discussion as a revelation because it has also helped me understand the prevalence of sexual abuse in Maori culture. This brings me to the second thing I have taken from reading about the whakawahine. Until now, I had no idea the extent to which sexual abuse was prevalent in Maori c...