Improving ‘trans*’ for grammatical pedants
From now on, whenever I write ‘trans*’ I’ll add the following disclaimer at the bottom of the page:
* The asterisk at the end of ‘trans*’ denotes that this is the wider inclusive form of trans that includes all transgender, genderqueer, gender variant and gender non-conforming people regardless of gender identity or expression.
Perhaps this will appease the sticklers for good grammar who dislike asterisks appearing words, while also having the intended effect of indicating the inclusive form of ‘trans’. It’s also more accessible to new people and those who instinctively look for footnotes.
