Really? It seems you might not be rightly encountering the wealth of information available or engaging with the best circles. The names Christine Jorgensen, Marsha P Johnson, and Lou Sullivan readily come to mind as three individuals who lived and made significant contributions well before the year 1997.
Wow! This is new information for me. Regardless of whether Alcott was indeed transgender or not, I had no previous knowledge of this theory. Thank you for sharing!
What a wonderful find, thank you!
I firmly believe there could be more hidden gems waiting to be unearthed. Even in 2023, it’s not uncommon for professional authors to employ one or two pen names, and I can’t think of a single exception to this rule. Considering the historical context when Alcott, along with Bronte and Shelley, were writing, it was practically a requirement for women to adopt unisex or male names to write with.
It took me longer than expected to find this comment!
Indeed, people have a fascination with being part of groups, especially when those groups are assigned based on their personalities. Many individuals, particularly teens, are in the constant process of self-discovery. The allure of a magical sorting hat that unveils insights about oneself and aligns with like-minded individuals is irresistible! Even after 26 years, online tests still thrive, helping people determine ‘what Harry Potter house they belong to.’ Tell me someone is a Ravenclaw or a Slytherin, and I can instantly tell the type of person they are.
People are truly wild about this stuff!
Oh yes, I can certainly see that!
I had never even heard of the Alcott theory before today and I can already identify seven different arguments about it. Certainly a hot topic!