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The Word "Trans"

Submitted by skumar on Wed, 10/01/2008 - 6:58am.

 Alex:

  3) It seems to me that trans-individuals stray from what is considered "normalcy." I am interested in why the word is used to describe such individuals, the word "trans." Correct me if I am wrong, but "trans" applies to several people all with different "transliness," ie some more manly while others more womanly. Do you think it is fair, then, to call all such different people a "trans." How do you feel about using the word "trans" to identify yourself? If you could, would you even use a word to identify yourself? If so, what word?

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