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In reply to the discussion: Transgender people must use birth-gender bathroom, says Chattanooga lawmakers’ bill [View all]Zenlitened
(9,488 posts)28. The term "transvestite" is very out of date, considered offensive.
Please see:
GLAAD's Media Reference Guide: Transgender Glossary Of Terms
A Resource for Journalists, Updated May 2010
TRANSGENDER-SPECIFIC TERMINOLOGY
Transgender An umbrella term (adj.) for people whose gender identity and/or gender expression differs from the sex they were assigned at birth. The term may include but is not limited to: transsexuals, cross-dressers and other gender-variant people. Transgender people may identify as female-to-male (FTM) or male-to-female (MTF). Use the descriptive term (transgender, transsexual, cross-dresser, FTM or MTF) preferred by the individual. Transgender people may or may not decide to alter their bodies hormonally and/or surgically.
Transsexual (also Transexual) An older term which originated in the medical and psychological communities. While some transsexual people still prefer to use the term to describe themselves, many transgender people prefer the term transgender to transsexual. Unlike transgender, transsexual is not an umbrella term, as many transgender people do not identify as transsexual. It is best to ask which term an individual prefers.
Transvestite Derogatory see Cross-Dressing
Transition Altering one's birth sex is not a one-step process; it is a complex process that occurs over a long period of time. Transition includes some or all of the following personal, legal and medical adjustments: telling one's family, friends and/or co-workers; changing one's name and/or sex on legal documents; hormone therapy; and possibly (though not always) one or more forms of surgery.
Sex Reassignment Surgery (SRS) Refers to surgical alteration, and is only one small part of transition (see Transition above). Preferred term to "sex change operation." Not all transgender people choose to or can afford to have SRS. Journalists should avoid overemphasizing the role of SRS in the transition process.
Cross-Dressing To occasionally wear clothes traditionally associated with people of the other sex. Cross-dressers are usually comfortable with the sex they were assigned at birth and do not wish to change it. "Cross-dresser" should NOT be used to describe someone who has transitioned to live full-time as the other sex or who intends to do so in the future. Cross-dressing is a form of gender expression and is not necessarily tied to erotic activity. Cross-dressing is not indicative of sexual orientation.
A Resource for Journalists, Updated May 2010
TRANSGENDER-SPECIFIC TERMINOLOGY
Transgender An umbrella term (adj.) for people whose gender identity and/or gender expression differs from the sex they were assigned at birth. The term may include but is not limited to: transsexuals, cross-dressers and other gender-variant people. Transgender people may identify as female-to-male (FTM) or male-to-female (MTF). Use the descriptive term (transgender, transsexual, cross-dresser, FTM or MTF) preferred by the individual. Transgender people may or may not decide to alter their bodies hormonally and/or surgically.
Transsexual (also Transexual) An older term which originated in the medical and psychological communities. While some transsexual people still prefer to use the term to describe themselves, many transgender people prefer the term transgender to transsexual. Unlike transgender, transsexual is not an umbrella term, as many transgender people do not identify as transsexual. It is best to ask which term an individual prefers.
Transvestite Derogatory see Cross-Dressing
Transition Altering one's birth sex is not a one-step process; it is a complex process that occurs over a long period of time. Transition includes some or all of the following personal, legal and medical adjustments: telling one's family, friends and/or co-workers; changing one's name and/or sex on legal documents; hormone therapy; and possibly (though not always) one or more forms of surgery.
Sex Reassignment Surgery (SRS) Refers to surgical alteration, and is only one small part of transition (see Transition above). Preferred term to "sex change operation." Not all transgender people choose to or can afford to have SRS. Journalists should avoid overemphasizing the role of SRS in the transition process.
Cross-Dressing To occasionally wear clothes traditionally associated with people of the other sex. Cross-dressers are usually comfortable with the sex they were assigned at birth and do not wish to change it. "Cross-dresser" should NOT be used to describe someone who has transitioned to live full-time as the other sex or who intends to do so in the future. Cross-dressing is a form of gender expression and is not necessarily tied to erotic activity. Cross-dressing is not indicative of sexual orientation.
Link to entire glossary:
http://www.glaad.org/reference/transgender
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Transgender people must use birth-gender bathroom, says Chattanooga lawmakers’ bill [View all]
d_r
Jan 2012
OP
the answer to this, of course, is unisex bathromms (remember the screaming when they were blocking
niyad
Jan 2012
#1
So what happens when the born female, now guy, uses the dressing room?
Old and In the Way
Jan 2012
#2
Does transgender mean before genitals are surgically changed to other gender?
Honeycombe8
Jan 2012
#37
This sounds like your typical republican "small government" approach to a non-existant problem.
Old and In the Way
Jan 2012
#39
Republicans are only interested in small government when it comes to regulating corporations
nxylas
Jan 2012
#58
I am no expert, not by a long shot, but it's more complicated than that, from what I have learned.
MADem
Jan 2012
#80
I was in a crowded public bathroom once, where I asked a young man something.
Honeycombe8
Jan 2012
#107
I, for one, always worry about transgendered women raping me in the ladies room
TheCruces
Jan 2012
#117
In that case he/she has to go outside and it is his/her fault! So there! Nanny nanny boo boo.
yellowcanine
Jan 2012
#49
True, but no man shits in a public toilet unless it is a near death emergency
joeglow3
Jan 2012
#114
Jeez, here I got my dick cut off just so I could sneak into women's restrooms ...
eppur_se_muova
Jan 2012
#4
You do know that all religions are made up fantasies by old crackpots who thought the World is flat
snooper2
Jan 2012
#66
Do you have a bill number for that "Gotta Be Gay" legislation you mentioned?
Zenlitened
Jan 2012
#69
"Cross-dressing is a form of gender expression and is not necessarily tied to erotic activity."
Boojatta
Jan 2012
#78
Did "cross-dresser" become the preferred term to avoid confusion with "transgender"?
hedgehog
Jan 2012
#85
I have not a hint of a clue. I do know I won't use that other "t" word indiscriminately
MADem
Jan 2012
#89
So, is Tenn. going to require showing a birth certificate to use a public bathroom now?
appleannie1
Jan 2012
#15
Small-dicked GOPer afraid someone might see how small he really is ;) n/t
markpkessinger
Jan 2012
#18
That's so stupid. Don't they realize that tgs are usually attracted to people who are their birth
craigmatic
Jan 2012
#84
Backlash event going on now.....sending him toilet paper to show opposition.
southerncrone
Jan 2012
#103