: Many people in the transgender and LGBT+ communities consider the term a slur because it may imply the person is exclusively a sex worker or lacks genuine womanhood. Contemporary Perspectives
: In the mid-20th century, terms like "shemale" and "transvestite" were sometimes used within trans communities (e.g., the United Transvestite and Transsexual Society in 1973), but they have since evolved into offensive buzzwords.
: An older term for individuals whose gender identity differs from their assigned sex and who may seek medical transition.