transphobia
noun
trans·pho·bia
ˌtran(t)s-ˈfō-bē-ə 
ˌtranz-
: irrational fear of, aversion to, or discrimination against transgender people
Homophobia and transphobia are still major issues among LGBTQ youth, who are at higher risk for verbal harassment by classmates …—
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The fallout of that relationship, combined with the ongoing transphobia of both Gotham at large and Joker’s mother in particular, is what leads this woman to turn on society and embrace her true self.
—Abraham Josephine Riesman, Rolling Stone, 8 Apr. 2024
Rowling is notoriously anti-transgender rights and also recently made news for a spat with U.K. broadcaster India Willoughby, who reported the author to the authorities for alleged transphobia.
—Wesley Stenzel, EW.com, 20 Mar. 2024
During the meeting’s public comment section, several individuals spoke over Zoom, sharing hateful comments filled with homophobia, transphobia, and antisemitism.
—Jeff A. Chamer, Charlotte Observer, 1 Mar. 2024
Pike’s Old Fashioned Soda Shop For the old soul who loves the aesthetic of a time gone by without the bitter flavor of yesteryear’s homophobia and transphobia.
—Joanne Spataro, Charlotte Observer, 31 Jan. 2024
Police ruled out transphobia as a motivating factor in the killing and the case was not prosecuted as a hate crime, due to the list of other victims that Girl X and Boy Y had considered targeting.
—Adela Suliman, Washington Post, 21 Dec. 2023
Shaw is adamant she is not motivated by transphobia or a repudiation of gay culture.
—Priscella Vega, Los Angeles Times, 27 Nov. 2023
His incarceration reflects the immigration system’s failings but also its transphobia.
—Lisa Kennedy, Variety, 16 Nov. 2023
In November of that year, controversy erupted after the commission discussed and voted to sign a letter condemning transphobia and recommitted to work to end discrimination against transgender people.
—Alex Riggins, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 Nov. 2023
Abraham Josephine Riesman, Rolling Stone, 8 Apr. 2024
Rowling is notoriously anti-transgender rights and also recently made news for a spat with U.K. broadcaster India Willoughby, who reported the author to the authorities for alleged transphobia.
—Wesley Stenzel, EW.com, 20 Mar. 2024
During the meeting’s public comment section, several individuals spoke over Zoom, sharing hateful comments filled with homophobia, transphobia, and antisemitism.
—Jeff A. Chamer, Charlotte Observer, 1 Mar. 2024
Pike’s Old Fashioned Soda Shop For the old soul who loves the aesthetic of a time gone by without the bitter flavor of yesteryear’s homophobia and transphobia.
—Joanne Spataro, Charlotte Observer, 31 Jan. 2024
Police ruled out transphobia as a motivating factor in the killing and the case was not prosecuted as a hate crime, due to the list of other victims that Girl X and Boy Y had considered targeting.
—Adela Suliman, Washington Post, 21 Dec. 2023
Shaw is adamant she is not motivated by transphobia or a repudiation of gay culture.
—Priscella Vega, Los Angeles Times, 27 Nov. 2023
His incarceration reflects the immigration system’s failings but also its transphobia.
—Lisa Kennedy, Variety, 16 Nov. 2023
In November of that year, controversy erupted after the commission discussed and voted to sign a letter condemning transphobia and recommitted to work to end discrimination against transgender people.
—Alex Riggins, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 Nov. 2023
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“Transphobia.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/transphobia. Accessed 16 Apr. 2024.
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