![]() ![]() ![]() For similar trans women, see “ uncle TIM” (a play on the anti-Black pejorative uncle Tom). “aunt TIF” (noun): a conservative trans man who sides with cisgender people on certain issues, especially the concept of “biological sex.” Some trans men describe themselves as biological females or trans-identified females (TIFs). Used to describe someone whose sexual orientation leans towards people who are gender expansive, and who may be attracted to such a person based on their combination of sex characteristics, or is attracted to the very essence of gender in that person, regardless of their combination of genitals or secondary sexual characteristics. Using gender-neutral language like person instead is the best way to avoid this potential problem.Īdmirer (noun): someone who is attracted to transgender people. For instance, man is not a slur, but it becomes a slur when used to describe someone who does not identify as a man. Please note that any gendered term can become a slur when it conflicts with someone’s gender identity. Slurs and controversial words are in “quotes.” See also transgender glossary and transgender acronyms.
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