A persons sex and gender are determined by a variety of factors not simply genetics. Gender reassignment surgery has replaced sex change operation, and the term gender affirmation surgery is increasingly preferred because these surgical procedures affirm the gender identity that transgender individuals have always had rather than transitioning them from one. Clients at your agency may or may not use these terms or definitions to describe themselves or their experiences. Terms used to describe a transgender or transsexual persons intentions or status regarding sex affirmation surgeries. The term mtf, is used for people wanting to transition the other way. Bi is an umbrella term used to describe a romantic andor sexual orientation towards more than one gender. To use transgender terminology is to support an ideology we dont believe in. Transgender people say they were assigned a sex that isnt true to who they are.
Gender role noun a set of societal norms dictating what types of behaviors are generally. The vocabulary of sexual and gender minorities changes, depending on a host of factors including age, class, race and region of the world. Other terms include genderqueer, agender, bigender, and more. A persons internal, deeplyfelt sense of being male, female, or something other or inbetween, regardless of the sex they were assigned at birth. Medical treatments or procedures are not a prerequisite for recognition as transgender. Key terms and concepts in understanding gender diversity and sexual orientation among students. A transgender girl is a girl who was thought to be male when she was born. The role of the speechlanguage pathologist when working with clients who are transgender. Page 3 of 7 gender identity noun a persons internal sense of being a manmale, womanfemale, both, neither, or another gender. Some transgender people who desire medical assistance to transition from one sex to another identify as transsexual. A person identifying with or experiencing a gender the same as ones biological. A term for people whose gender identity is different from their assigned sex at birth. Information on the clinical, social, emotional, cultural and educational needs of this population are offered. Authors are strongly encouraged to explicitly designate information about the gender identities of the participants making up their samples e.
Transgender terms and definitions transgender is an umbrella word that refers to all the folks who, more or less, either 1. Pronouns pronoun use is an important issue for nonbinary people. We use information technology and tools to increase productivity and facilitate new forms of scholarship. Also, note that gender identity ones internal sense of gender and gender expression how. Coming out verb the process by which one accepts andor comes to identify ones own sexual orientation or gender identity to come out to oneself. Not matching gender expectations, such as when a persons gender expression or identity is not consistent with expectations about the sex they were assigned at birth. What is and isnt acceptable to say to transgender people. Pgps have come into use as a way of promoting equity and inclusion for transgender and genderqueer people. A recording of a 2012 standing on the side of love webinar that offers a 75minute crash course in transgender identity, experience, and inclusion in unitarian universalism. Its transgender terminology for transitioning female to male, so a biologically born female transitioning to male. People whose gender is not male or female use many different terms to describe themselves, with nonbinary being one of the most common. Legal issues related to transgender students july 2018. The shorthand trans is often used within the lgbt community, but may not be understood by general audiences.
There is a wide variety of terms often ambiguous, complex, and newlycoined ones to describe trans experience and identities. Also, a person who identifies as a certain gender should. Style guides and associations of journalists and health professionals advise use of the pronoun preferred or considered. It is best to ask clients which terms, if any, they use or prefer. People who defy gender norms have existed in every culture throughout time. But we are also sensitive to the fact that we are often writing about vulnerable children and young people. A guide of gender identity and cultural competency by welch, brett, m. However, the term transgender is relatively new, dating to the mid1990s. We acknowledge that there is a wide divergence of opinion with respect to the best terms to use when discussing transgender issues. An umbrella identity term used by people who do not conform to norms of heterosexuality andor the gender binary. Transgender is a broad term and is good for nontransgender people to use. A group of transgender persons are not referred to as transgenders or transgendered. Your use of the jstor archive indicates your acceptance of.
The purpose of this glossary is to help explain gender and transgender terms that may be unfamiliar or confusing to clinicians who care for transgender clients. The use of such has been identified by social workers, educators, and medical professionals as both a practical and ethical consideration. Never use the term transvestite to describe a transgender person. Describes a gender expression that differs from a given societys norms for males and females. So, there are transgender women, transgender men, transgender issues, etc. Often, transgender people are not well understood by the general population. Individuals regularly utilize gendered language when referring to others, even if the gender does not align with the subject. Transgender surgerynot the benchmark for gender marker. While transgender is a popularly used word and generally seems to be a safe default term to use, some people find the term offensive as a descriptor of themselves. Included among this list will be some fairly simple explanations. Some transgender people have a gender that is neither male nor female, and may use terms like nonbinary to describe their gender. On the rare occasion that its necessary to refer to an individuals gender history, many transgender people prefer a phrase similar to assigned.
It is worth noting that the nomenclature for transgenderrelated surgical care is changing. Gender neutral language the use of gender specific language is common in everyday life and conversation. Voting rights learn about how voter id laws can affect trans peoples rights to vote. It is important to note that not all transgender people pursue gender affirmation surgeries, this can be due to cost, safety, or the fact that surgery is not a part of their gender journey. Transgender is an umbrella term for persons whose gender identity, gender expression, or behavior does not conform to that typically associated with the sex to which they were assigned at birth. Transgender people have a gender identity or gender expression that differs from their sex assigned at birth. Genetic and anatomical characteristics with which youth are born, typically labeled male or female. A guide to talking about transgender people with respect. A transgender boy is a boy who was thought to be female when he was born. The word transgender is an adjective, not a noun or verb. Sarah carpentervascik jakob hero rabbi elliot rose kukla rev. The terms refer to a transgender persons ability to go through daily life without others making an assumption that they are transgender. None of these terms mean exactly the same thing but all speak to an experience of gender that is not simply male or female.
For example, the term man or terms ending in man4 have been used since the early. Some youth are born with a reproductivesexual anatomy that does not fit typical definitions of male or female. Gender offers an added layer of specificity when interpreting patterns or phenomena of human behavior. Do not add an unnecessary ed to the term transgendered, which connotes a condition of some kind. Although some people may use the following terms to describe their own gender, most of the labels below range from outofdate to offensive. A great further intro to transgender concepts and terms. Learn about and see statistics about trans people and discrimination from the 2015 u. Use the terms trans or transgender as adjectives, not nouns screengrab via business insiderfacebook transgender should always be used as. While some transgender people may use these terms among themselves, it is not appropriate to repeat them in mainstream media unless its in a direct quote. Its a principle and an approach to life that will take you a long way and not just with the transgender community. Glossary of gender and transgender terms fenway health.
See androgyne, cisgender, gender, gender bender, gender. Bi people may describe themselves using one or more of a wide variety of terms, including, but not limited to, bisexual, pan, queer, and some other nonmonosexual and nonmonoromantic identities. Transgender survey and the 2011 national transgender discrimination survey. The abbreviation trans is often used, as in trans woman or trans man. Jstor is a not forprofit service that helps scholars, researchers, and students discover, use, and build upon a wide range of content in a trusted digital archive. A person whose gender identity and assigned sex at birth correspond i. Some nonbinary people choose to use pronouns other than sheher hers and hehimhis. Trans woman transgender womanmaletofemale mtf noun a transgender person whose gender identity is female may use these terms to describe themselves. Outdated, inaccurate, or offensive gender identity terms. Gender identity disorder or gid the preferred term is gender dysphoria. Terms and phrases to avoid alberta health services.
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