Post #4142475
2026-07-19 22:23 UTC
…and that is intolerably transphobic. Do not pretend that misgendering someone is an acceptable course of action.
A 2020 dissertation highlights that misgendering is common among trans people and can be a significant stressor.
A 2018 study of transgender individuals found that the frequency of misgendering correlates with more stigmatization. Misgendering can also contribute to a feeling of lack of social support.
Taken together, these data suggest that misgendering may contribute to worsening mental health. According to a 2020 study, transgender individuals have higher rates of suicide, suicidal thoughts, and mental health difficulties than cisgender populations. Misgendering may contribute to this epidemic.
www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/misgendering#wh…
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@TheDemonBuer@lemmy.world 2026-07-19 22:38
Apparently there is a relatively large number of Americans who either don’t know about this or know but don’t care.