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(Hi! I should introduce myself! My name is win, I’m 19, gay, and gender non conforming. One of my best friends is named Rachel, she’s intersex, and required gender affirming care. She identifies as this identity! And has multiple friends who do as well) |
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Reasons an [[AFAB]] individual may identify as transfem include but are not limited to identifying as a girl but in a trans way, feeling related to transwomanhood or transfemininity, identifying as a [[girlby]] or with other [[non-binary]] [[fiaspec|fiagenders]], such as being [[girlflux]] or a [[demigirl]]. This may overlap with [[Intragender (Modality)|intragender]] for some individuals. |
Reasons an [[AFAB]] individual may identify as transfem include but are not limited to identifying as a girl but in a trans way, feeling related to transwomanhood or transfemininity, identifying as a [[girlby]] or with other [[non-binary]] [[fiaspec|fiagenders]], such as being [[girlflux]] or a [[demigirl]]. This may overlap with [[Intragender (Modality)|intragender]] for some individuals. |
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One large reason for an [[AFAB]] individual to identify as transfem is if that individual is [[intersex]]. Intersex individuals may be assigned a gender at birth, but be born with a hormonal imbalance, or other condition that requires them to receive [[gender affirming care]]. Due to receiving gender affirming care, which includes but is not limited to [[hormone replacement therapy]] and gender reassignment surgery, the individual may identify more with the trans community, as well as the intersex community and broader lgbtqia+ community |
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AFAB transfeminine individuals are under the [[ANC|AGAB non-conforming]] umbrella. The [[masculine]] counterpart to AFAB transfem is [[AMAB transmasc]]. |
AFAB transfeminine individuals are under the [[ANC|AGAB non-conforming]] umbrella. The [[masculine]] counterpart to AFAB transfem is [[AMAB transmasc]]. |
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== Controversy == |
== Controversy == |
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AFAB Transfem is a controversial identity because it has been used by [[TERF|TERFs]] to discredite transfeminine people, although there may be AFAB individuals who sincerely identify as transfeminine. Defenders of this identity argue that even if TERFs have used this term to try to invalidate transfeminine individuals it doesn’t necessarily imply that AFAB individuals cannot use the label transfeminine in good faith. TERFs regularly use the terms "[[man]]" or ''[[GNC|crossdresser]]'' in an attempt to mock [[AMAB]] transfems, but it wouldn't be a solid reason to force people to stop using the term "man" or ''crossdresser'' for describing themselves. |
AFAB Transfem is a controversial identity because it has been used by [[TERF|TERFs]] to discredite transfeminine people through the psyop #biotrans, although there may be AFAB individuals who sincerely identify as transfeminine. Defenders of this identity argue that even if TERFs have used this term to try to invalidate transfeminine individuals it doesn’t necessarily imply that AFAB individuals cannot use the label transfeminine in good faith. TERFs regularly use the terms "[[man]]" or ''[[GNC|crossdresser]]'' in an attempt to mock [[AMAB]] transfems, but it wouldn't be a solid reason to force people to stop using the term "man" or ''crossdresser'' for describing themselves. |
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Supporters of afab transfems mantain the idea that no gender identity should be segregated based on a person's genitalia. Everyone should be able to identify with whatever they want regardless of their sex assigned at birth. |
Supporters of afab transfems mantain the idea that no gender identity should be segregated based on a person's genitalia. Everyone should be able to identify with whatever they want regardless of their sex assigned at birth. |
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" ''AMAB and AFAB transfeminine individuals are simply realities that can coexist perfectly well. One does not invalidate the other one''"<ref>{{Archive|Site=today|URL=https://afab-transfem.carrd.co/#faq}}</ref> |
" ''AMAB and AFAB transfeminine individuals are simply realities that can coexist perfectly well. One does not invalidate the other one''"<ref>{{Archive|Site=today|URL=https://afab-transfem.carrd.co/#faq}}</ref> |
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