If you write the words “cis” or “cisgender” on X, you might be served this full-screen message: "This post contains language that may be considered a slur
If you write the words “cis” or “cisgender” on X, you might be served this full-screen message: "This post contains language that may be considered a slur
Even if some queerfolk use cis in a snide way (which, ok, let’s see it?), it’s totally invalidated as a slur by the power imbalance. Cisfolk are not being hurt, losing jobs, or otherwise being discriminated on in the same way that real minorities are with their slurs and discrimination.
Saying “cis” is a slur is like saying “cracker” is a slur, but even more ridiculous.
I won’t argue about the power imbalance being real but I think giving a blanket pass to minorities and saying using slurs is ok just because they are the minorities is ridiculous. Cracker can definitely be used as a slur in the right context. So can cis. How about people just treateach other with respect.
I don’t believe I said anything inflammatory but my first comment has already been removed so I guess the echo chamber doesn’t really want to hear any opposing views so I will leave it at that.