transnormativity

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. Normalization of the existence of diverse transgender people and experiences.
  2. The assumption that transgender people should, and the pressure on them to, fit a cissexist idea of what is "normal". (Compare pass.)

Pronunciation

/ˌtɹænz.nɔː.məˈtɪv.ɪ.ti/ /ˌtɹænz.nɔːɹ.məˈtɪv.ə.ti/

Word forms

transnormativity transnormativities

Etymology

From transnormative + -ity or trans- + normativity.

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