#trans star

I don’t personally appreciate the term Trans* with an asterisk, although it is an attempt at being inclusive. “trans*: originally used to include explicitly both transsexual and transgender, or (now usually) to indicate the inclusion of gender identities such as gender-fluid, agender, etc., alongside transsexual and transgender.” I am a firm believer that being trans exceeds gender binaries. Trans is not limited to being a man or woman; trans is non-conforming, nonbinary, and fluid. I feel adding an asterisk is like saying “this person is trans, but...” with that “but” being an addendum. (Which is exactly what asterisks are used for, to mark footnotes or addenda.)  

If trans* includes non-conforming or fluid folks, then that implies that trans (sans asterisk) does not, making it a binary trans-man and trans-woman term, and I’m not really for that. It feels like some weird, misplaced form of gatekeeping.

HOWEVER!

I am not nonbinary. I am not genderfluid. And I don’t get to dictate whether or not there’s an asterisk. If folks are more comfortable using one, then use it, and I will use one too if that’s something that you feel is important to your identity. 

Trans Star Ryan Cassata: An Exclusive Interview With This Award-Winning Performer

By: Chris Gilmore/TRT Reporter—

At just 23 years old, Ryan Cassata has already left a footprint big enough to last a lifetime. This internationally acclaimed transgender singer-songwriter has garnered the attention of millions and has the awards to prove it. Perhaps what makes Cassata most appealing is the command of his musicianship and music video artistry, which he uses to create social…

just your typical blue prince and pink princess (not genderbends btw)