I have a question.

[malta blue]

And in advance, please take no offense - it is not intended as such.

This came up at work (I do research for a media company).

Is an adult film performer who refers to themself as a "shemale" considered a man or a woman when designating gender?

Thanks and again - I mean no offense to anyone - so please forgive my ignorance.

~mb

[GodlessBiker]

1. The best bet is to ask him or her. I don't think there is a one size fits all answer.

[malta blue]

2. Thanks.

This person is referred to as a female by wikipedia and on her (I guess) website, so that is what I will use.

[FreepFryer]

3. 'Shemale' is generally a derogatory term for male-to-female transsexuals. So use 'she', not 'he'.

And since it's a derogatory term, it's infinitely preferable not to use the word 'shemale' in everyday conversation.

[malta blue]

4. thanks.

I used the term only because she was referring to herself as such. Thank you for enlightening me :hi: