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Transphobia

By Ramon Johnson, About.com

Definition:
Aversion or hostility towards transgender people or gender identity issues. Transphobia can manifest itself in the form of violence, discrimination, or general disdain. Some transgender people are fired from their employment for being transgender; some are refused medical treatment; and yet others are publicly ridiculed.

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