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'''"Transtrender,"''' or '''"trender,"''' is a term often used by transphobes, [[Transmedicalism|transmedicalists]], and [[Exclusionist|exclusionists]] as a way to invalidate [[transgender]] people. "Transtrenders" are people who are assumed to be "pretending to be transgender for attention," or for some sort of "fad." This term is often directed towards:▼
▲'''"Transtrender,"''' or '''"trender,"''' is a term often used by transphobes, radical [[Transmedicalism|transmedicalists]], and [[Exclusionist|exclusionists]] as a way to invalidate [[transgender]] people. "Transtrenders" are people who are assumed to be "pretending to be transgender for attention," or for some sort of "fad." This term is often directed towards:
* Transgender people who are [[Gender Non-Conforming|gender nonconforming]]
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* Non-dysphoric transgender people
* Disabled transgender people
*Transgender individuals who don't wish to medically transition ([[transine]])
== Why this Label is Harmful ==
=== Invalidation and Assumptions ===
The implication that you can tell who is really transgender, versus who is not, is incredibly transphobic and invalidating. Nobody is capable of peeking into someone else's mind and fully understanding who they are and what intentions they have. You cannot determine someone's gender by observing how they look, speak, or behave. The only way you can know what someone's gender identity
=== Cisnormativity ===
The "transtrender" label is often used to push a cisnormative idea of what gender should be. People who accuse other people of being "transtrenders" often do so because their target can not, or does not want to, pass as [[cisgender]]. This encourages the belief that cisgender identity is the default and should always be strived for. This also encourages the belief that cisgender identity is inherently more important and desirable than transgender identity.
=== Toxicity and Danger ===
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== Reclamation ==
Some people have reclaimed the term and have turned it into something new and positive. Rather than accusing other people of being transtrenders, people who have reclaimed the term refer to themselves as transtrenders, enjoy trendercore, are [[trendergender]], or are
=== Trendercore ===
Trendercore is an aesthetic genre centered around bright colors, pride, self-love, happiness, validation, and inclusivity. Common themes include pride flags, neon colors, dyed hair, [[MOGAI]], alternative aesthetics, and [[Pronouns|pronoun]] pins.
[[File:Trendergender.png|thumb|220x220px|Trendergender Flag]]
=== Trendergender ===
[[Trendergender]] is a [[xenogender]] which reclaims the word "transtrender." It was coined for people who are assumed to be faking being trans for attention. It's associated with gender nonconforming trans people, non-dysphoric trans people, xenic people, people who use neopronouns, etc.
=== Trendercoric ===
[[File:Original Trendercoric Flag.png|thumb|Original Trendercoric Flag]]
[[File:Trendercoric flag.png|thumb|Snailrat's Trendercoric Flag]]
[[Trendercoric]] is a [[coric]] xenogender which also reclaims the word "transtrender." This term is used by people whose gender is in some way similar to and/or impacted by the aesthetic of trendercore.
[[Category:Terminology]]
[[Category:Gender]]
[[Category:Reclaimed Identities]]
[[Category:Identity]]
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