Tranny (slang)

Tranny is a slang term used chiefly to describe people who are transgender, transsexual, wearing drag, transvestites, or cross-dressers. The term is considered a slur by some transgender activists, such as Roz Kaveney.[1] The Gay & Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation (GLAAD) state that the term is "usually considered offensive and/or defamatory" by members of the transgender community.[2] The trans and drag performer community is believed to have originated the term,[3] and many members of the gay community feel the word is a term of endearment.[4]

According to Kate Bornstein, a popular and controversial trans writer and performer, the word originated in Sydney, Australia, and was intended to unite trans people and drag queens under an umbrella term.[5] However, this view has been widely rejected by trans advocates.[6]

References

  1. ↑ Kaveney, Roz (2010-06-30). "Why trans is in but tranny is out". London: The Guardian. Retrieved 2012-10-06.
  2. ↑ "GLAAD's Transgender Resources". Gay & Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation. Retrieved 2012-10-06.
  3. ↑ "Tranny: An Evidence-Based Review". The Transadvocate. Retrieved 2014-04-28.
  4. ↑ "RuPaul Responds To Controversy Over The Word 'Tranny'". The HuffingtonPost. Retrieved 2014-05-22.
  5. ↑ Bornstein, Kate. "Who You Calling A Tranny?". Kate Bornstein is a Queer and Pleasant Danger. Retrieved 24 June 2015.
  6. ↑ "Op-ed: It's Time to Stop With The T Word | Advocate.com". www.advocate.com. 2015-11-17. Retrieved 2016-01-08.
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