Words are powerful, and often the use of the wrong terminology can unintentionally offend someone. In the politically correct world, there are often terms that at one time were considered OK. In regards to transgender men, women and children, here is a list of terms that are acceptable which are accompanied by the terms that are not.
Please use “Transgender” or “Transgender person” “transgender man” “transgender woman”
Please do not use “Transgendered” or “a transgender” (noun) or “Tranny”
Please use Gender identity/Gender expression and please do not use “sexual identity” or “transgender identity”
Please use “Transition” and please do not use “Sex change” “pre-operative/post operative”
https://docs.google.com/file/d/0Bx_PqZ8BOrCKcWVodnFPMFZSdUU/edit?pli=1 Here is a good list of all the terms used to refer to gender. Please make note that transgender is one term among many, so as not to confuse them. While this list is highly adequate, we suggest doing your own research. With awareness comes acceptance.
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