Transphobia
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Definition
Transphobia is hatred, fear, or prejudice directed at transgender and transsexual people, or at transness more broadly. It can also appear as prejudice against people who do not conform to social gender roles.
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What transphobia means
Transphobia describes hatred, fear, or prejudice against transgender and transsexual people, as well as negative attitudes toward transness in general.
The term can also include prejudice against people who do not conform to social gender roles, including gender-nonconforming people.