Why Do Some Individuals Prefer to Be Referred to as "Transgender

question 15

Multiple Choice

Why do some individuals prefer to be referred to as "transgender" over "transsexual"?

• A) The term transsexual can be perceived as outdated and/or stigmatizing.
• B) The term transgender encompasses fluid and non-binary identities while the term transsexual does not.
• C) The term transgender refers to individuals of all ages while the term transsexual only refers to adults.
• D) Individuals who self-identify as transgender rather than transsexual are more likely to be approved by medical professionals to receive hormone therapy and/or gender confirming/affirming surgery.

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