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When I am asked how I know I am transgender, I employ the same line of questioning as I do when people ask me how I know I am a man without a penis — I just know. Explaining this further is ...
Some providers may believe that nonbinary people do not require transition-related treatment, [113] while others may not understand the difference between their identity and the identities of binary transgender patients. [114] Nonbinary patients report lower rates of respect from healthcare providers than binary transgender people. [115]
Contemporary views on gender identity and classification differ markedly from Harry Benjamin's original opinions. [8] Sexual orientation is no longer regarded a criterion for diagnosis, or for distinction between transsexuality, transvestism and other forms of gender variant behavior and expression.
A variety of casual terms have developed to refer to people who are attracted to transgender people. These terms include trans-attracted, [13] trans-oriented, [13] transfan, [14] trans admirer, [13] and trans catcher. [14] The terms transromantic, transamorous and transsensual have also emerged, but have not seen much usage. [15]
Renowned trans educator, Aidan Key, answers some of the top questions he gets from parents. I'm a trans educator. Here are the most commonly asked questions I get about trans youth.
Many within the transgender community deprecate it on the basis that transgender is an adjective, not a verb. [67] Organizations such as GLAAD and The Guardian also state that transgender should never be used as a noun in English (e.g., "Max is transgender" or "Max is a transgender man", not "Max is a transgender").
If a transgender subject's former or legal name is not well known or widely reported, don't include it, even if it appears in a few reliable sources. Photo – Avoid using an out-of-date, pre-coming-out photo of a transgender subject as a lead image. If no other photos are available, it is generally better to have no lead image at all.
Here's everything you need to know about the meaning behind the colors of the trans flag for Pride.