Transgender women of color, in particular, face disproportionately high rates of violence and homelessness.
| Instead of... | Say... | | :--- | :--- | | "Transgenders" (noun) | "Transgender people" or "Trans people" (adjective) | | "A transgendered person" | "A transgender person" | | "Born in the wrong body" (overused, not universal) | Ask: "What's your experience?" or "When did you know?" | | "Preferred pronouns" | "Pronouns" (they aren't a preference) | | "Biologically male/female" | "Assigned male/female at birth" (AMAB/AFAB) | shemales big ass
: Instead of focusing solely on physical attributes, writers are advised to create "badass" or impressive characters who are comfortable in their identity. Focus on Narrative Transgender women of color