transphobia

[trans-foh-bee-uh] /trænsˈfoʊ bi ə/

noun

unreasoning hostility, aversion, etc., toward transgender people.

Origin of transphobia

Related forms

transphobic, adjective

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Allegations of transphobia are not new in the world of gay online dating.

Grindr’s Trans Dating Problem David Levesley January 8, 2015
Accusations of transphobia flooded in, GLAAD complained, and a petition circulated imploring TLC not to rerun the episode.

The Politics of TLC’s Stars: ‘Honey Boo Boo,’ ‘Sister Wives’ & More (VIDEO) Kevin Fallon October 17, 2012
Today is the International Day Against Homophobia (and transphobia).

Americans Celebrating Our LGBT Victories Need To Be More Cognizant That Elsewhere, Repression Is Winning Jay Michaelson May 16, 2014
transphobia is not justified, and neither is ambivalence in the face of tragedy.

Media Ignores Rash of Assaults on Transgender Women Jay Michaelson June 5, 2012

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