Elon Musk has made a statement on Twitter, declaring that the words “cis” and “cisgender” are now considered slurs. He also warned that repeated and targeted use of these words may result in suspensions.
This announcement came in response to a tweet by James Esses, a self-described “advocate on gender ideology” with anti-trans views. Esses had received critical messages from trans activists regarding his rejection of the term “cis” and his desire not to be described that way anymore.
The term “cisgender” is commonly used to refer to individuals who are not transgender or gender-fluid. According to Merriam-Webster, it means “of, relating to, or being a person whose gender identity corresponds with the sex the person had or was identified as having at birth.”
Musk’s statement regarding the term “cisgender” being considered a slur on his platform follows a series of policy changes at Twitter that some believe have made trans individuals feel less safe on the platform.
In April, Twitter quietly rolled back a policy that banned the targeted misgendering or deadnaming of transgender individuals. Deadnaming refers to using a trans person’s name before they transitioned, and this behavior was previously categorized as harassment by Twitter.
In a tweet during Pride month, Musk stated that misgendering was “definitely allowed” on Twitter.
A recent report highlighted the failure of social media companies in ensuring the safety of LGBTQ individuals on their platforms. All major platforms received low or failing grades, with only Twitter’s rating declining since Musk assumed control of the company in fall 2022. Meanwhile, YouTube, TikTok, Instagram, and Facebook saw their scores improve.
It is important to note that the report attributes this decline in Twitter’s score to policy changes implemented under Musk’s leadership.
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