I’m a (cis) woman, and it’s not a slur. It’s an adjective. It costs me nothing to be respectful and inclusive. Whole lot of “victim dysmorphia syndrome” over here. |
While I disagree that "cis" is a slur...please explain to me how the use of "cis" is in any way "respectful and inclusive"? I think the use of "cis" should not be the norm. The norm - for 98% of the population - is that they are "cis-gender", a woman is a female and a man is a male. As this is the norm...you shouldn't have to make "cis" a common term used in everyday language. It's pointless. Now...I'm perfectly fine if people want to use that term for themselves...but don't expect the majority of the population to just roll over and agree to start saying "cis-gender" as a self descriptive gender identity. |
I've only ever seen the term cis used in discussions about transgender people. |
When people are referred to by a name or adjective they find hate or find demeaning, it is a slur. The End. |
I find the term short offensive. Call me vertically impaired. ![]() |
How does 'cis' say you are not normal? It doesn't. |
It's the reason behind the use of the term "cis" that really has everyone the most upset. Why? Because 98% of the population believe Woman/Girl=Female and Man/Boy=Male -- therefore this is the norm. Period. Why start using a term and forcing people to use a term that is not necessary? The default -- as it is 98% the norm -- is that women are female and men are male. The other 2% are the exception and must use "trans" -- meaning Trans Man or Trans Woman. The majority are "cis" - there is simply no need to use "cis" as a descriptor. |
No. Cis is not necessary. When it’s only used in opposite to trans Cis means normal. Cis is offensive. ‘When people think I’m a girl’, What a lot of people don’t realize about trans individuals |
"Cis means normal and it's also offensive" ![]() Trans doesn't mean weird, and it shouldn't even if it's only a small portion of people. Do you want trans people to go around saying "When I was normal..." ![]() This is just 2000s homophobia with a different target. |
OMG this thread is full of ignorant posts. Let's be clear...."cis" DOES NOT mean normal. It is simply the "norm" -- meaning the standard of what the majority of the population is. Everyone who is not "cis" is simply the exception. |
Wrong. When someone refers to a person by a name or adjective intended to be hateful or demeaning, it is a slur. |