trans woman
noun
plural trans women
: a transgender woman : a woman who was identified as male at birth
Sharon Brackett has become the first trans woman to be elected to public office in the state of Maryland …—
Zachary Zane
Zachary ZaneWhitehorn shared her experiences with us about working in the technology sector as a trans woman, and how from her position she feels the industry could take further steps to better support the trans community.—Madeline Bennett
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Most of the trans women and drag performers whose images appear in the ads were featured without their knowledge or consent, The Hill found.
Democrats and LGBTQ rights organizations celebrated McBride’s victory on Tuesday.
—Brooke Migdon, The Hill, 6 Nov. 2024
Although this is a common right-wing talking point, there is no conclusive evidence in favor of banning trans women and girls from women’s sports, per a 2021 study.
—James Factora, Them, 4 Nov. 2024
The match between the trans women culminated in the competitors making out instead of exchanging blows — a controversial act in Texas.
—Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 1 Nov. 2024
In fact, a study from April 2024, funded in part by the International Olympic Committee, found that trans women may face several disadvantages in athletic competition.
—James Factora, Them, 4 Nov. 2024
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Brooke Migdon, The Hill, 6 Nov. 2024
Although this is a common right-wing talking point, there is no conclusive evidence in favor of banning trans women and girls from women’s sports, per a 2021 study.
—James Factora, Them, 4 Nov. 2024
The match between the trans women culminated in the competitors making out instead of exchanging blows — a controversial act in Texas.
—Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 1 Nov. 2024
In fact, a study from April 2024, funded in part by the International Olympic Committee, found that trans women may face several disadvantages in athletic competition.
—James Factora, Them, 4 Nov. 2024
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“Trans woman.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/trans%20woman. Accessed 2 Dec. 2024.
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