Everything in context. If we are to be mature and have an actual conversation then using the term transgender or any affiliated words are fine, but if it is being used as a slur then of course it is offensive c:
I agree completely. We have a lot of cool allies that just happen to be cisgendered and straight. And it's my turn to apologize. I hoped to make you more comfortable with what I said, and I'm worried I embarrassed you instead What you - what anyone here on EC really - has to add is really appreciated.
i think the only issue i have with it is if people put "transgender" before "man". the term transgender should, in my opinion, be used for clarification, and what i identify as should be first. i.e. he/she is a man/woman. he/she is a transgender man/woman. side note: when people say they don't like being called "a transgender", is it the same for "a transgender man/woman"?
It kinda depends on how someone says it. Saying "oh, she's transgender" is different from "oh, she's...you know....transgender." Like, I don't care if straight people call me a lesbian, as long as it's not in a "ew...lesbian" kind of way. I don't really know though, I'm cis.
It's far less offensive than being called a tranny, so I'll take it. However, if someone were to tell me that I'm not a real man because I'm transgender, I'd be pretty pissed.
Yeah, that is really important. If someone is using it to imply that you're not fully whatever gender then it is upsetting. If someone says I'm a transgender woman because they don't think I'm a 'real' woman then it is upsetting.
I think it all depends on context. Slurs are a no-go. Saying transgender I think is ok if it's relevant to the point at hand, and it's not being used as a way to single a person out or discriminate against someone.
My opinion, too. It's all about the idea that words are trying to communicate, and I have too much else to worry about...
Transgender is to me a formal term for those whose gender identity differs from their biological sex. So no, I am not offended. In fact I would prefer they say transgender than any other slang like "tranny", "shemale", etc.
Just call me male and leave it at that. I'd be a little bit annoyed if someone called me "a transgender", but it would be for grammar reasons. Transgender is not a noun. I have pretty thick skin, so I'd only draw the line at "shemale". I can't say I'm really receptive to being insulted, though (and that includes people implying that transgender people are not really their gender).
