In the realm of language, there are words that uplift, inspire, and acknowledge; equally present are terms that devalue, degrade, and deny. One such term, ‘shemale’, has been frequently employed to categorize a subset of transgender women in derogatory contexts. Tracing back the origins of this term, we find its roots entrenched in the sex industry. Here, it served as an offensive label, unfairly assigned to trans women who possess…

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