02-19-2016, 08:54 AM
As to the matter of why some members of the trans community use that word, it's similar to why some black people use the n-word or some gay people use Q or F. Reappropriation or reclamation of words is a big issue within their communities that can divide it. Also, as someone knows many trans people, Rupaul is far from spokesperson for the transcommunity.
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