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  1. Gherkin ☑️ Gherkin ☑️

    If someone is a trans woman, does it become rude or inaccurate to refer to them in their baby pictures as a boy?

    Friday, 05-Aug-16 15:21:26 UTC from web
    1. Matt Matt

      @thelastgherkin I don't think so.

      Friday, 05-Aug-16 15:23:03 UTC from web
    2. orungano orungano

      @thelastgherkin I did a heck of a lot of reading about "deadnaming," and I think ultimately it just depends on the person and how they want to be perceived. If they're open about their transition and make it known that they were referred to as a boy at some point, then it's probably okay. But if you referred to them as male and people would be confused/unaware, then I think the respectful thing to do is use the pronouns they use currently unless told otherwise by them.

      Friday, 05-Aug-16 15:25:55 UTC from web
      1. Gherkin ☑️ Gherkin ☑️

        @tiffany Got it

        Friday, 05-Aug-16 15:33:25 UTC from web