Transfeminine: Difference between revisions

Another umbrella term for expressing the concept of someone being on the '''trans-feminine spectrum''' is to say that such a person is on the '''male-to-female spectrum''' ('''MtF spectrum'''), meaning that they were assigned male at birth, and transition in a more female direction. This term also is not limited to people who specifically identify as women. "Trans-feminine" and "MtF spectrum" carry different nuances of meaning that may suit people in different ways. Trans-feminine doesn't call out someone's birth assignment, but does call out their gender expression as being feminine, but there are trans women who prefer a more butch than feminine gender expression. Meanwhile, MtF spectrum doesn't specify one's gender expression as being feminine, calls out one's birth assignment, but transgender people can feel uncomfortable with having their gender assignment pointed out. Due to these nuances, people may feel that one term is more suitable than the other for their own comfort and for the most accurate description of their identity.