Language is a tool for both self-actualization and oppression. For transgender women—individuals assigned male at birth who identify and live as women—the choice of terminology is a matter of dignity [5].
The contemporary transgender rights movement emphasizes the importance of .
: When society views trans women through a purely sexual lens, it contributes to higher rates of discrimination and violence, as they are seen as "objects" rather than people with rights [10, 11]. 3. Moving Toward Authenticity
: Using the term "transgender woman" or simply "woman" acknowledges the person's gender identity as the primary factor of their being [5, 12].
: Authentic representation in film, literature, and news—where trans women are depicted as friends, professionals, and family members—is essential to dismantling the harmful stereotypes associated with outdated slurs [8, 13]. Conclusion