interesting article breaking down the history of the medicalization of trans identities and the evolution of language over time. definitely not perfect but a good place to start/skim if you’re unfamiliar.
How gender dysphoria and incongruence became medical diagnoses – a historical review - PMC
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Alright I need other trans peoples opinions on this cause I don’t know a whole lot of specifics and I think I’m arguing with a cis person about this rn. Is the term “transvestite” transphobic? I think it is right? Like come on😭