Examples of Transphobia
Transphobia and transmisia can take many forms, affecting people on an individual basis or as a group. These attitudes, beliefs, and behaviors may be overt or subtle.
On an individual basis, transphobia can be expressed in the following ways:
Using derogatory language or slurs to or about trans people, including "freak," "weird," or "mentally ill"
Making "jokes" at the expense of trans people or ones that perpetuate negative stereotypes
Knowingly ignoring a person's chosen pronouns (referred to as misgendering)
Using a person's "dead name" (the name they used before gender reassignment) rather than their affirmed name
Spreading unsubstantiated claims about the "reassignment regret" and other derogatory beliefs
Objectifying and insulting a trans person by saying that they don't "look trans" or that "you can't tell they're trans"
Suggesting that trans people are given "special privileges" by being allowed to participate in sports
Suggesting that trans people are "forcing their lifestyle on others" by being open about themselves
Thinking that being openly trans means you can ask them about their bodies or sexuality
Suggesting that trans peoples are harmful to children and may influence a child's behaviors
Suggesting that a parent is "irresponsible" for supporting their trans child
Disrespecting a young person by suggesting that their desire to transition is a "phase"
Outing a trans person
Being physically or emotionally abusive or in any way harming a trans person based on their gender identity