A made up sexual orientation.
People who identify by it define the "sexuality" as only being attracted to cis
people of the opposite sex. It's a way for
people to justify their transphobia.
For
people who don'
t understand why it's bad:
1. You can'
t "make up" a sexual orientation.
2. People that "identify" as super straight say that they're only attracted to cis women because they're the "real women". That's just so obviously transphobic.
3. A persons chromosomes aren'
t something that you can see. When you meet someone for the first time, you can'
t tell just by looking at them what their chromosomes are. So as having a crush on or being attracted to someone isn't a choice you consciously make, whether you're attracted to someone or not can'
t be affected by something you can'
t see or know about (unless they tell you).
Further explanation:
Saying you're not attracted to someone just because of their chromosomes is the same and just as ridiculous as saying that you're not attracted to someone because they don'
t have two kidneys. You can'
t tell just from looking at someone the numbers of kidneys they have so it can'
t affect whether you're attracted to them or not.
John: *is straight*
Stephanie:
Hey, would you date a trans girl?
John: No because I'm super straight. I'm only attracted to girls with two x chromosomes.
Stephanie: That's transphobic
