Politically Incorrect

http://www.examiner.com/x-11620-Atlanta-Lesbian-Relationship-Examiner~y2009m7d7-Politically-Incorrect
Leslie Davis
7/7/09

Using the word 'transgendered' doesn't encompass people who never choose to undergo transition. As a word it sounds scientific, dry, clinical and boring, though I still utilized it several times in the article. Word choice and terminology is often highly personalized. Words/labels do not have uniform appeal. I am not a huge fan of the word 'dyke,' but it is much beloved by many women within the community. I adapted. Personally I think most of the terms for women who love women are lacking in sensuality and sexiness. The word 'lesbian' doesn't exactly inspire images of great passion. It sounds like a sub-species of tree frog. I prefer fun slang terms to words that sound like etymological references or pathologies.

QuoteThe word 'lesbian' doesn't exactly inspire images of great passion. It sounds like a sub-species of tree frog.

LOL... it does sound like that. Back when the term was coined I'm sure would have "inspired images of great passion".

Using the word 'transgendered' doesn't encompass people who never choose to undergo transition. As a word it sounds scientific, dry, clinical and boring, though I still utilized it several times in the article.

Wow, and here I was thinking that the most common use was that it's an umbrella term. It's dumb when it's not, either (ironically) as a synonym or antonym for transsexual. (Antonym, that is, within the broader "umbrella" of trans.)

Yeah, and if you're trying not to be scientific, just say trans. And don't defend "->-bleeped-<-" when many, many people consider it a terribly vulgar and offensive slur.