Shemales or Transsexuals

[hankhavelock]

Originally Posted by fionahavelock

i feel a little uncomfort with the term shemale cos like you said sounds like a porn thing... transsexual is better then shemale for me..
but yeah, you should be a little carefull with words, some gurls can be sensitive. i'm myself have a list of bad questions that people mostly ask me.

Yes Fi - always use words carefully, which counts for all aspects of life, actually.

Regarding "shemale" yes, it's mostly considered a term from the adult entertainment industry :-) "Chick with dick" is a similar word if even more derogative.

"Ladyboy" is a bit more neutral, and we both use it occasionally - but remember that here in Asia people tend to be less offended by just words. It's a little bit like "waria" here - kinda neutral.

"Transsexual" is a completely neutral term - still, I have met transsexual women who felt a bit akward about it - they preferred "T-woman".

All words can be used in a good and in a bad way. The thing is to use them with a good meaning, and nobody should be offended.

And hereby, I publicly announce, that your avatar is definitely YOU, darling ;-) How's the translation coming on, by the way? When do I get your first draft, dear?

H