Trans Terminology in American Sign Language

Posted on April 7th, 2009 by Huck

YouTube has revolutionized the way American Sign Language (ASL) has continued to develop. Transgender terminology in ASL has been typically somewhat transphobic. Thus, this video popped up. It’s not subtitled, but discusses some possible alternative signs for words like “transgender”, “e”, “t”, and more. If I get a chance later, I will transcribe it for those who do not know ASL.

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4 Responses to “Trans Terminology in American Sign Language”

  1. emily, on April 7th, 2009 at 12:16 pm Said:

    Subtitles are coming, as soon as Laura (girl on left) gets to them, pretty soon.

    I do like “progesterone”: BREAST MEDICINE would be the transcription. See if you can pick it out.

  2. Court, on April 8th, 2009 at 9:09 am Said:

    I’ll admit I had to back up a couple times to reread a couple signs, but very interesting! Thanks for sharing!

  3. Caitlin, on June 7th, 2009 at 4:01 am Said:

    I have been looking for signs for trans & whatnot. Being trans, these things come up in conversation once in a while & I’d like to not have to spell out hormones every single time.
    Also, huge fan of progesterone sign. Hilarious!

  4. aria, on June 8th, 2009 at 8:52 pm Said:

    I would love to see a transcription of this!

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