I saved the hardest post for last... When most Americans think of sexism they think of the "traditional sexism, where men are viewed as more legitimate than women" (Serano 1). (While taking my Into to Women's Studies course, I have learned there are multiple definitions and dimensions to sexism.) Did Emily Tubman experience sexism in her lifetime? While there is no documented proof that she did, sexism interlocks with patriarchy, privilege and classism, so there's a high probability that she did experience sexism at some point in her life.
Sources:
Serano, Julia. "Trans Feminism: There's No Conundrum About It." [Weblog entry.] Ms. 18 Apr 2012. 2 June 2014. <http://msmagazine.com/blog/2012/04/18/trans-feminism-theres-no-conundrum-about-it/>
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