Guidance for the Media - Terminology to Avoid

Sex Change

Tranny

She Male

He/She

Gender Bender

Hermaphrodite

Sex Swap

Pre-Op

It

Any ‘comedy’ reference to genitalia

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• Getting it right: best practice in representing trans people and their lives

Defining terms >

A brief glossary >

Derogatory, inappropriate or offensive terminology to avoid

Approaches to avoid >

 

• Why does any of this matter?

The dangers faced by trans people >

A right to be treated fairly >

 

• Common misunderstandings

Lifestyle choice >

It's just pretence >

Mental illness >

Small minority >

Psycho babble >

Taxpayers' money >

 

• Keira's Story >