About The Shemale -

: While some older individuals or those in specific clinical contexts may still use this term, it is increasingly seen as dated. Some individuals are reclaiming it, but it should only be used if a person explicitly identifies that way.

: A common and accepted shortening of "transgender woman". about the shemale

: Avoid focusing unnecessarily on a person's surgical status (e.g., "pre-op" or "post-op"). A person's identity is about how they feel and live, not their medical history. : While some older individuals or those in

: Always use the pronouns (such as she/her) that the individual has requested. about the shemale

: A person who was assigned male at birth but identifies as a woman.

The GLAAD Media Reference Guide for in-depth definitions and "terms to avoid".