A transphobic term that attempts to categorise all trans women and male crossdressers as fetishists. While crossdressing for sexual gratification does occur, this term attempts to shame that practice and discredit the existence and experiences of trans women.
Linked terms: crossdressing, trans women, transphobia, transmisogyny,
Gillian McInerney (she/they) is a queer femme from Dublin, Ireland. Her interest in lavender linguistics came about accidentally when procrastinating college work in 2013 and Alphabet Soup has grown since then. In their spare time they can be found delivering workshops, cultivating a fabulous jumper collection, and attempting to take a day off.
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