Tranny
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Tranny is a slang term used chiefly to describe people who are transgender, transsexual, wearing drag, transvestites, or cross-dressers. The term is considered a slur by some transgender activists, such as Roz Kaveney.[1] The Gay & Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation (GLAAD) state that the term is "usually considered offensive and/or defamatory" by members of the transgender community.[2] The trans and drag performer community is believed to have originated the term.[3] When asked whether he is bothered by the word “tranny,” drag queen RuPaul responded by saying, “No! I love the word tranny.”[4]
According to Kate Bornstein, a popular and controversial trans writer and performer, the word originated in Sydney, Australia, and was intended to unite trans people and drag queens under an umbrella term.[5]
References
- ^ Kaveney, Roz (2010-06-30). "Why trans is in but tranny is out". London: The Guardian. Retrieved 2012-10-06.
{{cite news}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in:|publisher=(help) - ^ "GLAAD's Transgender Resources". Gay & Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation. Retrieved 2012-10-06.
- ^ "Tranny: An Evidence-Based Review". The Transadvocate. Retrieved 2014-04-28.
- ^ "RuPaul Responds To Controversy Over The Word 'Tranny'". The HuffingtonPost. Retrieved 2014-05-22.
- ^ Bornstein, Kate. "Who You Calling A Tranny?". Kate Bornstein is a Queer and Pleasant Danger. Retrieved 24 June 2015.
