A Shemale: What Is

Advocates note that slurs like this are often used in contexts of discrimination and violence against the trans community. Historical Background The term has shifted significantly over time:

Used as a colloquialism in American literature for women, often pejoratively (e.g., used by Davy Crockett). what is a shemale

Sometimes used to describe assertive women, feminists, or "hateful" women in a derogatory way. Advocates note that slurs like this are often