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Reflectary

Figuras en miniatura de personas. Tres hombres avanzan por una vía cerrada y una mujer está parada afuera.

Androcentrism

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Androcentrismo (Androcentrism) This refers to a world view that places men at the centre of everything. This understanding of reality is based on the idea that the masculine view is… Read More »Androcentrism

Mujer afro en una manifestación junto a otras mujeres. Mira hacia arriba con la boca muy abierta y los ojos cerrados, a la par que sostiene un cartel con los brazos extendidos.

Afrofeminisms

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Afrofeminisms ((Afrofeminismos) This is a wave within feminism that asserts or highlights the specific experiences of black women, who have been historically overshadowed by white women within the hegemonic feminism.… Read More »Afrofeminisms

La campana de un estetoscopio entre un condón y un blíster de comprimidos.

Abortion

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Abortion (Aborto) Abortion is the termination of pregnancy after the fertilized egg is implanted in the endometrium and before the foetus can survive outside of the uterus. It can be… Read More »Abortion

Primer plano de una persona que se mira al espejo mientras se pone pestañas postizas. Tiene el rostro maquillado y tatuajes en los brazos.

Transvestite

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Transvestite (Travesti) The word transvestite encompasses various concepts. The first meaning refers to a person who occasionally or repeatedly wears clothing associated to the opposite sex, in public or private.… Read More »Transvestite

Plano medio de Conchita Wurst. Viste un vestido con lentejuelas y lleva el cabello suelto y barba.

Cross-dresser

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Cross-dresser (Transformista) A cross-dresser uses clothing associated with the opposite sex for artistic performances. This word is usually associated with transvestite, although they are different concepts, and understanding the characteristics… Read More »Cross-dresser

Dos manos entrelazadas por el dedo pulgar contra un cielo celeste. Las manos están pintadas con el color del arcoíris.

Transphobia

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Transphobia (Transfobia) This is the term used to define the prejudice, discrimination, and irrational feelings, as well as negative attitudes, towards people that identify as trans. In this sense, transphobia… Read More »Transphobia

Símbolo de la transexualidad, con un puño en alto en el medio del círculo.

Transfeminism

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Transfeminism (Transfeminismo) Transfeminism is a part of what is known as new feminisms. It expands the subjects considered within feminism to include others who are also oppressed by cisheteropatriarchy, who are not… Read More »Transfeminism

Cartel colgado en una pared con el icono de una persona dividido en dos: una mitad tiene un vestido y la otra pantalón. Debajo, se lee «seres humanos» en inglés.

Trans

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Trans  (Trans) The word trans is a broad term that encompasses multiple gender expressions and different identities such as transgender, cross-dresser, transvestite, or transsexual. It is used to refer to… Read More »Trans

Primer plano de la palma de la mano de una mujer, en señal de detención. Fuera de foco, está la mujer en un bosque.

TERF

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TERF (TERF) This acronym means trans-exclusionary radical feminist. The use of this term, which generates controversy and debates, is on the rise on social media. For some sectors, it is… Read More »TERF