cotton ceiling
The term "cotton ceiling" was coined by trans activist Drew DeVeaux to describe the social barriers transgender women face in being accepted as sexual partners by cisgender women.
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Definition
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(social, informal)The social barrier preventing transgender women from being considered as viable sexual partners by cisgender women.
Example
- Many discussions about the cotton ceiling revolve around the intersection of transphobia and sexism within the queer community.
Similar
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