Pronounced "trans-MIS-AH-jin-EE"
Related terms include transphobia, cissexism, transfeminism, trans*, T-word, and transgender.
"When I came out to my transmisogynistic boyfriend as a transwoman, he said he was relieved because it meant he'd have someone to cook his meals and iron his clothes."
Transmisogyny is an intersection of two forms of oppression that transgender women are subjected to: transphobia and misogyny. Because conventional patriarchal culture views women as inherently inferior to men (misogyny), transwomen are also perceived as inferior by virtue of being feminine and pursuing a female social role in society. They tend to be subjected to many dangers and forms of discrimination not only because of misogyny, but also because of transphobia and cissexism.
Unfortunately, transmisogyny has many deadly consequences, including high rates of rape, assault, and murder of transgender women. Trans* women may also feel pressured to conform to problematic gender stereotypes, such as wearing high heels or being "domestic," as a way of proving and validating their identity, and they may be subject to both transphobic and misogynistic discrimination in the workplace.
The term transmisogyny first appeared in print in 2007, when transfeminist activist Julia Serano used the word in her book The Whipping Girl, which explores many levels of discrimination and oppression including transmisogyny.
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Definition of "Transphobia"
Pronounced "trans-FOE-BEE-uh."
Related terms include cissexism, transmisogyny, trans*, transgender, T-word, and TERF.
"The TERF messageboards were overflowing with transphobia. Several people were even using the T-word."
Transphobia is a strong dislike, hatred, sense of disgust, or fear related to trans* people. It is observed in both conservative anti-LGBT+ circles and in some self-identified progressive communities, such as the trans-exclusionary radical feminist (TERF) movement. Transphobic beliefs and practices are a source of anxiety, violence, and systematic discrimination against transgender people.
Transphobia intersects significantly with other forms of hatred and discrimination, including homophobia and misogyny, and may take the form of transmisogyny. The word "transphobia" is related to, but distinct from, cissexism, although there is some overlap and some people use the terms interchangeably. Whereas cissexism is a belief that cisgender people are superior, transphobia is a hatred for people who are not cisgender.
First used in the 1990s, the word "transphobia" is a portmanteau comprised of "trans-"-- meaning "across from" and referring to trans* identities-- and "phobia," meaning "fear of." However, like the related terms homophobia and xenophobia, the words does not necessarily refer to a phobia in the psychological sense, as an intense fear. It can also refer to disgust and hatred that do not accompany conscious feelings of anxiety. http://queerdictionary.blogspot.com/2014/09/definition-of-trans-with-asterisk.html
Related terms include cissexism, transmisogyny, trans*, transgender, T-word, and TERF.
"The TERF messageboards were overflowing with transphobia. Several people were even using the T-word."
Transphobia is a strong dislike, hatred, sense of disgust, or fear related to trans* people. It is observed in both conservative anti-LGBT+ circles and in some self-identified progressive communities, such as the trans-exclusionary radical feminist (TERF) movement. Transphobic beliefs and practices are a source of anxiety, violence, and systematic discrimination against transgender people.
Transphobia intersects significantly with other forms of hatred and discrimination, including homophobia and misogyny, and may take the form of transmisogyny. The word "transphobia" is related to, but distinct from, cissexism, although there is some overlap and some people use the terms interchangeably. Whereas cissexism is a belief that cisgender people are superior, transphobia is a hatred for people who are not cisgender.
First used in the 1990s, the word "transphobia" is a portmanteau comprised of "trans-"-- meaning "across from" and referring to trans* identities-- and "phobia," meaning "fear of." However, like the related terms homophobia and xenophobia, the words does not necessarily refer to a phobia in the psychological sense, as an intense fear. It can also refer to disgust and hatred that do not accompany conscious feelings of anxiety. http://queerdictionary.blogspot.com/2014/09/definition-of-trans-with-asterisk.html
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Definition of "Gender Essentialism"
Pronounced "JEN-der es-SEN-CHUL-is-UM."
Related terms include cisnormativity, heteronormativity, gender binary, gender spectrum.
Mark is a gender essentialist. When his son got into a fist-fight with another neighborhood kid, he shrugged and said, 'They're just being boys.'"
Gender essentialism is the belief that gender roles and stereotypes are the natural result of biological or neurological differences between males and females. Gender essentialists assume that AMABs are by nature men, that AFABs are by nature women, and that the societal roles assigned to both are acceptable based on those differences. Gender essentialism generally denies the natural existence of transgender, intersex, and non-binary people, and tends to be closely linked to misogyny, heteronormativity and cisnormativity.
Examples of common gender essentialist assumptions are "All men like porn," and "Little girls love dolls." Like other forms of prejudice, gender essentialism exists on both a societal level and an individual level and can be deeply harmful and hurtful. It implies that gender-nonconforming and transgender people are unnatural and tends to reinforce stereotypes that subjugate women. Although it is most common in conservative circles, gender essentialism can also be seen in some branches of the feminist and LGBT+ community.
The term gender essentialism has been in common use since the 1960s. It refers to the broader sociological concept of essentialism, which is the view that every community has an "essential" set of traits key to its identity and function.
Related terms include cisnormativity, heteronormativity, gender binary, gender spectrum.
Mark is a gender essentialist. When his son got into a fist-fight with another neighborhood kid, he shrugged and said, 'They're just being boys.'"
Gender essentialism is the belief that gender roles and stereotypes are the natural result of biological or neurological differences between males and females. Gender essentialists assume that AMABs are by nature men, that AFABs are by nature women, and that the societal roles assigned to both are acceptable based on those differences. Gender essentialism generally denies the natural existence of transgender, intersex, and non-binary people, and tends to be closely linked to misogyny, heteronormativity and cisnormativity.
Examples of common gender essentialist assumptions are "All men like porn," and "Little girls love dolls." Like other forms of prejudice, gender essentialism exists on both a societal level and an individual level and can be deeply harmful and hurtful. It implies that gender-nonconforming and transgender people are unnatural and tends to reinforce stereotypes that subjugate women. Although it is most common in conservative circles, gender essentialism can also be seen in some branches of the feminist and LGBT+ community.
The term gender essentialism has been in common use since the 1960s. It refers to the broader sociological concept of essentialism, which is the view that every community has an "essential" set of traits key to its identity and function.
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Definition of "Cissexism"
Pronounced "sis-SEX-is-UM."
Related terms include cisgender, transphobia, transmisogyny, heterosexism and cisnormativity.
"My father made a lot of very cissexist remarks when he found out that my partner is transgender. "
Cissexism is the belief that transgender people are inherently inferior to cisgender people. It is frequently observed in both conservative anti-LGBT circles and in TERF communities. Cissexism may or may not be conscious or deliberate on part of the person expressing or feeling it. Examples of cissexist behaviors include dismissing transgenderism as a phase, mental illness, or cry for attention, or considering transgender people to be "freaks,"
delusional, or sexual deviants.
Cissexism is closely related to, but distinct from, transphobia and transmisogny. It differs from transphobia in that it is part of a system of oppression (comparable to racism, ageism, and sexism) whereas transphobia more specifically refers to a feeling of disgust or hatred (comparable to xenophobia and homophobia). The terms are, however, sometimes used interchangeably and tend to overlap significantly.
The term cissexism was first used in the late 1990s by transgender rights activists and has become increasingly popular as part of the social justice movement and online transgender and trans-inclusive culture.
Related terms include cisgender, transphobia, transmisogyny, heterosexism and cisnormativity.
"My father made a lot of very cissexist remarks when he found out that my partner is transgender. "
Cissexism is the belief that transgender people are inherently inferior to cisgender people. It is frequently observed in both conservative anti-LGBT circles and in TERF communities. Cissexism may or may not be conscious or deliberate on part of the person expressing or feeling it. Examples of cissexist behaviors include dismissing transgenderism as a phase, mental illness, or cry for attention, or considering transgender people to be "freaks,"
delusional, or sexual deviants.
Cissexism is closely related to, but distinct from, transphobia and transmisogny. It differs from transphobia in that it is part of a system of oppression (comparable to racism, ageism, and sexism) whereas transphobia more specifically refers to a feeling of disgust or hatred (comparable to xenophobia and homophobia). The terms are, however, sometimes used interchangeably and tend to overlap significantly.
The term cissexism was first used in the late 1990s by transgender rights activists and has become increasingly popular as part of the social justice movement and online transgender and trans-inclusive culture.
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