Terminology

[floit63]

This post got me thinking. How many of our arguments (either amongst ourselves or with others) stem from the fact that everyone has a slightly different interpretation of key words we use? I'm going to post a few different words that are rather important when discussing trans issues and I'd love it if everyone could go through and give their definitions of these words so that I can make a list for n00bs (all of them can be anon if you wish). My own definitions will be in the comments.

The Words:
Sex
Gender
Transgender
Transexual
Trans*
Male
Female
Man/boy
Woman/girl
Cisgender
Gay
Lesbian
Straight
Bisexual
Pansexual
Polysexual
Asexual
Ally
Stealth
Out (as in out of the closet, not as in out to the store)
Pride

Comments

[snakey]

so that a common middle ground can be achieved for a least some things

...so, wait. If I think someone's definition is transphobic, I should try and reach a 'middle ground'?

[floit63]

No, but it would be helpful to post your own definitions so that we can see some alternatives. Simply arguing without giving another option doesn't generally help anyone.

[ten]

Nothing in my comment said that. Or are you the discussion?

If you disagree, however strongly, with someone's definition, please go on and elaborate so that the discussion can actually be fruitful, and not just people being angry at each other.