Frequently Asked Questions
Difficult Questions
Simple questions with complex answers.
Definitions
Working definitions for terms that may be useful when talking about trans* identities, experiences, communities, and language.
- What is Trans*
- Why do we have to raise awareness?
- Why is it so difficult to talk about trans* identities, communities, and experiences?
- What is the difference between trans* people and gay, lesbian, or bisexual people?
- What do trans* people have to do with me?
- What is the difference between transgender and transsexual?
- What pronouns should I use?
Difficult Questions
Simple questions with complex answers.
Definitions
Working definitions for terms that may be useful when talking about trans* identities, experiences, communities, and language.
The TAP website attempts to bridge a gap between academic and accessible in providing clear and relevant information from sources that are both reliable and academic. Trans* issues are complex and the information provided here is meant to help folks gain a working understanding of trans* identities, experiences, issues, and communities but is not intended to be definitive or universal source for all trans* identities, experiences, communities, and language.
