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minus-squareSocsa@sh.itjust.workslinkfedilinkarrow-up0·6 months agoCisgender is a descriptive term. If you have seen it in a derogatory context, then you should take issue with the context.
minus-squarecasual_turtle_stew_enjoyer@sh.itjust.workslinkfedilinkarrow-up0·6 months agoAnd trans is also a descriptive term, right?
minus-squarehikaru755@feddit.delinkfedilinkarrow-up0·6 months ago…yeah, it is. What are you implying?
minus-squarecasual_turtle_stew_enjoyer@sh.itjust.workslinkfedilinkarrow-up0·6 months agoCis and trans are both the same type of descriptor. If trans can be used as a slur, so can cis. Not saying either are slurs by default. But they most certainly can be turned into ones.
Cisgender is a descriptive term. If you have seen it in a derogatory context, then you should take issue with the context.
And trans is also a descriptive term, right?
…yeah, it is. What are you implying?
Cis and trans are both the same type of descriptor. If trans can be used as a slur, so can cis.
Not saying either are slurs by default. But they most certainly can be turned into ones.