…and that is intolerably transphobic. Do not pretend that misgendering someone is an acceptable course of action.
A 2020 dissertation highlights that misgendering is common among trans people and can be a significant stressor.
A 2018 study of transgender individuals found that the frequency of misgendering correlates with more stigmatization. Misgendering can also contribute to a feeling of lack of social support.
Taken together, these data suggest that misgendering may contribute to worsening mental health. According to a 2020 study, transgender individuals have higher rates of suicide, suicidal thoughts, and mental health difficulties than cisgender populations. Misgendering may contribute to this epidemic.
…and that is intolerably transphobic. Do not pretend that misgendering someone is an acceptable course of action.
https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/misgendering#why-is-it-harmful
Apparently there is a relatively large number of Americans who either don’t know about this or know but don’t care.
And we should continue telling them they are wrong, we should never normalize baseless hatred.