I think labels are misused and misunderstood all over the place. Especially in the transgender community it seems like labels are used to differentiate every little aspect of what transgender is breaking the group into even smaller groups. To add to the confusion, people within the community and outside the community take a label and give it their own meaning. In addition, some people are offended by certain labels while others aren't. Just like our sexuality, it is all very confusing.
I take the term transgender in its broadest interpretation alike the one described in wikipedia. It is a person that transforms between genders. For sure, you can be transgender without surgeries.
I totally agree with this. Wisely said.
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