In a world where billionaires can’t seem to find enough to do with their time, Elon Musk, our favorite rocket man and electric car enthusiast, has decided to take on the English language. According to Twitter, Musk has declared war on the term “cisgender,” calling it a “slur.” Yes, you read that right. The man who named his child X Æ A-12 is now offended by a term that’s been around for nearly three decades.
The Origin of “Cisgender”
For those who might be as confused as Musk, let’s take a moment to clarify. The term “cisgender” was coined in 1994 by Dana Defosse, as a way to describe individuals whose gender identity matches the sex they were assigned at birth. According to HuffPost, the term was created to avoid othering transgender individuals by labeling those who are not transgender as “normal.”
Musk’s Misguided Meltdown
Now, back to our cisgender snowflake. Musk, in his infinite wisdom, has decided that “cisgender” is a slur. He even conducted a Twitter poll, because we all know Twitter polls are the pinnacle of scientific research. However, his argument falls flat when you consider that “cisgender” is not a derogatory term, but a descriptive one. It’s like calling “brunette” a slur because you prefer to be called “blonde.”
The Real Issue at Hand
The real issue here isn’t about a term. It’s about a billionaire with too much time on his hands trying to dictate the language of a community he’s not a part of. A man who’s used to getting his way throwing a tantrum because he doesn’t like a word. It’s about a cisgender man trying to silence the voices of those who are simply trying to define their own identities.
The Impact of Musk’s Meltdown
Musk’s tantrum has consequences. His words carry weight, and his misguided attack on the term “cisgender” only serves to further marginalize the transgender community. It’s not about being labeled “cis,” it’s about respecting the identities of those who are different from us. So, Mr. Musk, instead of trying to redefine the English language to suit your preferences, maybe focus on your rockets. Or your cars. Or literally anything else.
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