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It implies a "third gender" or a caricature rather than recognizing a person's identity as a woman.

It is most commonly associated with adult entertainment, which can dehumanize transgender women. shemale shemale

Originally used in literature as a humorous or literal way to describe "female" versions of things or people. It implies a "third gender" or a caricature

For individuals whose identity doesn't fit strictly into "male" or "female." shemale shemale

A very small minority of trans individuals "reclaim" the word for personal empowerment, similar to how some use the word "queer."

The standard, respectful term for a person assigned male at birth who identifies as a woman.

Despite its status as a slur in polite society, you may still encounter the term in specific areas: