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\u201cExamples of cisnormativity are closely linked to gender essentialism and may include statements like, \u201cMen can not get pregnant.\u201d Although cisnormativity is rarely deliberate, it is almost always perceived as hurtful and offensive to the <\/em><\/span>trans*<\/em><\/span><\/a> community.\u201d<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

I don\u2019t usually laugh out loud.\u00a0 But the idea that saying \u2018men can\u2019t get pregnant\u2019 could be hurtful or\u00a0offensive?\u00a0 To anyone?\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0What\u2019s next, pointing out that gravity exists could be offensive?\u00a0 <\/p>\n

We are literally the emperor not only being naked, but doing everything in the world to make it illegal for anyone to point out the obvious.\u00a0 FWIW, the word came from an article<\/a> pointing out the obvious, that Notre Dame is hosting events directly tied to liberal causes.\u00a0 Again, Notre Dame.\u00a0 When I tell people I don\u2019t cheer for Notre Dame in football, they ask me why not if I\u2019m Catholic.\u00a0 I just smile.\u00a0 <\/p>\n

Next up in my word studies: Gender Essentialism?\u00a0 <\/p>\n<\/body><\/html>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"