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[[File:Transflag.png|thumb||The transgender flag.]] |
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==The Trans Umbrella== |
==The Trans Umbrella== |
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Transgender (also referred to as the '''transgender umbrella''', or the '''trans umbrella''') is most commonly understood as an umbrella term that can refer to a wide range of experiences. The term trans on its own does not solely refer to men who were assigned female at birth and women who were assigned male at birth; |
Transgender (also referred to as the '''transgender umbrella''', or the '''trans umbrella''') is most commonly understood as an umbrella term that can refer to a wide range of experiences. The term trans on its own does not solely refer to men who were assigned female at birth and women who were assigned male at birth; however, these experiences are representative of a very significant proportion of the trans community. |
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To reflect this, the trans umbrella includes both [[Binary Genders|binary]] trans individuals (binary trans men and binary trans women) and non-binary trans individuals, though not all non-binary individuals identify as transgender. |
To reflect this, the trans umbrella includes both [[Binary Genders|binary]] trans individuals (binary trans men and binary trans women) and non-binary trans individuals, even though not all non-binary individuals identify as transgender. |
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=== Binary Trans Men and Women=== |
=== Binary Trans Men and Women=== |
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'''Binary trans''' individuals are those who identify fully, solely and statically as one of the two western [[binary]] genders ([[men]] and [[women]]). This includes both binary trans women and binary trans men, often referred to simply as trans women and trans men |
'''Binary trans''' individuals are those who identify fully, solely and statically as one of the two western [[binary]] genders ([[men]] and [[women]]). This includes both binary trans women and binary trans men, often referred to simply as trans women and trans men. It is also possible for one to be a [[Non-Binary Woman|non-binary (trans) woman]]/[[Non-Binary Man|man]]. |
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*'''Trans women''' are women who were not assigned female at birth, most commonly referring to women who were assigned male at birth (AMAB). Trans women may also identify as [[transfeminine]], |
*'''Trans women''' are women who were not assigned female at birth, most commonly referring to women who were assigned male at birth (AMAB). Trans women may also identify as [[transfeminine]], but not all transfeminine individuals are trans women. |
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*'''Trans men''' are men who were not assigned male at birth, most commonly referring to men who were assigned female at birth (AFAB). Trans men may also identify as [[transmasculine]], |
*'''Trans men''' are men who were not assigned male at birth, most commonly referring to men who were assigned female at birth (AFAB). Trans men may also identify as [[transmasculine]], but not all transmasculine individuals are trans men. |
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* Binary trans women and men may also have been [[AXAB|assigned X at birth]]/[[UAB|unassigned at birth]] (though not all AXAB or UAB individuals are/identify as trans, or as men/women). |
* Binary trans women and men may also have been [[AXAB|assigned X at birth]]/[[UAB|unassigned at birth]] (though not all AXAB or UAB individuals are/identify as trans, or as men/women). |
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* [[AFAB Transfem]] and [[AMAB Transmasc]] individuals also exist. |
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===Non-Binary Individuals=== |
===Non-Binary Individuals=== |
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===Are GNC Individuals Inherently Trans? === |
===Are GNC Individuals Inherently Trans? === |
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[[Gender Non-Conforming|Gender non-conforming]] individuals, crossdressers and [[Drag Performers|drag performers]] are not inherently transgender and/or non-binary or associated with the trans community, though many are. This is because presentation does not always indicate one's internal sense of gender identity, and one may dress in a way that is seen as atypical for someone of one's [[gender]] without necessarily having a gender identity that is different to their AGAB. |
[[Gender Non-Conforming|Gender non-conforming]] cisgender individuals, crossdressers and [[Drag Performers|drag performers]] are not inherently transgender and/or non-binary or associated with the trans community, though many are. This is because presentation does not always indicate one's internal sense of gender identity, and one may dress in a way that is seen as atypical for someone of one's [[gender]] without necessarily having a gender identity that is different to their AGAB. |
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Transgender people are, however, sometimes GNC. The gender presentation of GNC transgender individual would not conform to the individual's actual or current gender, rather than their assigned gender. For example, a GNC transfeminine individual would present in a way not seen as traditionally feminine. |
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==Language== |
==Language== |
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===Trans as an adjective=== |
===Trans as an adjective=== |
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When writing about trans individuals, the word "trans" |
When writing about trans individuals, the word "trans" is be used as an adjective. One does not write "transman" or "trans-man", but rather writes "trans man", where trans is used as adjective to describe a category of men. |
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===Trans+ and Trans*=== |
===Trans+ and Trans*=== |
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===Transgender vs. Transsexual=== |
===Transgender vs. Transsexual=== |
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'''Transsexual''' is an older term originating in the medical and psychological communities. It was previously used interchangeably with transgender, and is still used by some |
'''Transsexual''' is an older term originating in the medical and psychological communities. It was previously used interchangeably with transgender, and is still used by some transgender individuals. In the modern day, transsexual or [[transsex]] can also be used as a term to refer to individuals who have changed or seek to change their bodies through medical routes, such as hormonal replacement therapy and/or physical surgeries. However, most individuals prefer the word transgender, as it is less medicalized and is more inclusive of individuals who have not, cannot, or do not want to medically transition. |
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==Terminology== |
==Terminology== |
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'''Transitioning''' refers to the act of beginning to live as one's actual gender, rather than the gender they were assigned at birth. Transitioning can be social and medical. Social transitioning typically involves going by one's chosen name, [[pronouns]], and often changing one's clothes, hair, and other parts of one's appearance to [[Gender Presentation|present]] as one's gender. Medical transitioning is the act of changing one's body to be closer to one's desired body. It can include [[Hormone Replacement Therapy|hormone replacement therapy]] (HRT), and surgeries. Both of these things can help with dysphoria. |
'''Transitioning''' refers to the act of beginning to live as one's actual gender, rather than the gender they were assigned at birth. Transitioning can be social and medical. Social transitioning typically involves going by one's chosen name, [[pronouns]], and often changing one's clothes, hair, and other parts of one's appearance to [[Gender Presentation|present]] as one's gender. Medical transitioning is the act of changing one's body to be closer to one's desired body. It can include [[Hormone Replacement Therapy|hormone replacement therapy]] (HRT), and surgeries. Both of these things can help with dysphoria. |
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Not all trans individuals choose to fully transition, or to transition at all. Some may socially transition, but not medically transition; some may undergo certain aspects of transitioning but not others - for example undergoing HRT, but not surgery. Alternatively, some may change their name and pronouns, but still dress similarly to their assigned gender at birth due to being |
Not all trans individuals choose to fully transition, or to transition at all. Some may socially transition, but [[Transine|not medically transition]]; some may undergo certain aspects of transitioning but not others - for example undergoing HRT, but not surgery. Alternatively, some may change their name and pronouns, but still dress similarly to their assigned gender at birth due to being gender non-conforming, and may still pursue medical transition. |
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===Dead Name=== |
===Dead Name=== |
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A transgender individual's "'''dead name'''" (often shortened into "deadname") is the name that they were given by their parents when they were born. Most transgender individuals choose to change their name as a part of their transition |
A transgender individual's "'''dead name'''" (often shortened into "deadname") is the name that they were given by their parents when they were born. Most, but not all, transgender individuals choose to change their name as a part of their transition. The act of using a transgender individual's previous (dead) name intentionally, when one knows their real name, is called "deadnaming". |
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==Flag and Symbols== |
==Flag and Symbols== |
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