trans womanhood
Assigned-male, living female
Trans womanhood is the state or experience of being a trans woman—a woman whose gender identity differs from the male sex assigned at birth.
The term encompasses both the condition itself and the shared experiences, challenges, and perspectives of trans women as a group: Her memoir explores trans womanhood with unflinching honesty.
Like womanhood generally, it can refer to the quality, the community, or the life stage.
Bloodstream signaling molecules
- estrogenFemale reproductive hormone
- vaginoplastyGenital reconstructive surgery
- orchiectomySurgical testicle extraction
- breast augmentationSurgical enlargement of chest
voice training · laser hair removal · electrolysis · coming out · gender clinic · endocrinologist · HRT · progesterone
Gender identity toward femininity
- MTFTransgender feminine transition
- gender identityInner sense of self-classification
- gender expressionOutward manifestation of identity
- gender dysphoriaDistress from body-identity mismatch
femininity · gender binary · gender nonconforming · queer · self-discovery · authenticity · lived experience · passing
Bond among women
- solidarityUnity among allies
- safe spaceSupportive, threat-free environment
- support groupGathering for mutual encouragement
- chosen familyIntentionally formed kinship network
ballroom · advocacy · activism · visibility · coalition · alliance · mutual aid · mentorship
Power to exert force
- courageFortitude facing danger
- perseveranceSustained resolve despite obstacles
- survivalRemaining alive against odds
- overcomingDefeating a challenge
discrimination · transphobia · harassment · violence · marginalization · self-advocacy · healing · trauma
Positive statement of truth
- validationConfirming truth or accuracy
- recognitionPerceiving something as known
- respectRegard with honor
- inclusionBeing made part
allyship · understanding · empathy · support · tolerance · equality · non-discrimination · human rights
Aesthetic excellence
- fashionCurrent popular trend
- makeupProducts for beautifying faces
- dressesOne-piece women's garments
- graceEffortless beauty of motion
elegance · softness · style · presentation · gender presentation · clothing · accessories · hair
hormones
Bloodstream signaling molecules
- estrogenFemale reproductive hormone
- vaginoplastyGenital reconstructive surgery
- orchiectomySurgical testicle extraction
breast augmentation · voice training · laser hair removal · electrolysis · coming out · gender clinic · endocrinologist · HRT · progesterone · name change
transfeminine
Gender identity toward femininity
- MTFTransgender feminine transition
- gender identityInner sense of self-classification
- gender expressionOutward manifestation of identity
gender dysphoria · femininity · gender binary · gender nonconforming · queer · self-discovery · authenticity · lived experience · passing · visibility
sisterhood
Bond among women
- solidarityUnity among allies
- safe spaceSupportive, threat-free environment
- support groupGathering for mutual encouragement
chosen family · ballroom · advocacy · activism · visibility · coalition · alliance · mutual aid · mentorship · elder
strength
Power to exert force
- courageFortitude facing danger
- perseveranceSustained resolve despite obstacles
- survivalRemaining alive against odds
overcoming · discrimination · transphobia · harassment · violence · marginalization · self-advocacy · healing · trauma · mental health
affirmation
Positive statement of truth
- validationConfirming truth or accuracy
- recognitionPerceiving something as known
- respectRegard with honor
inclusion · allyship · understanding · empathy · support · tolerance · equality · non-discrimination · human rights · dignity
beauty
Aesthetic excellence
grace · elegance · softness · style · presentation · gender presentation · clothing · accessories · hair · curves