This article is posted here as an object lesson on how subtle digs can be used to marginalize transgender persons. This article essentially is about an agoraphobic recluse heiress who won’t leave her apartment. In New York terms, the story is practically cliché. But because she’s transgender, suddenly this is big news. In fact, by my count, the web page uses the words “transsexual” or “transgender” at least 5 times. In case you didn’t get it the first 4 times…
Subtle Transgender Digs 101 – NY Daily News Reporting on Heiress Diane Wells
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