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This paper explores the disconnect between "transnormativity" in the media—often a sanitized or stereotyped version—and the actual lived experiences of the TGD (transgender and gender diverse) community. Core Findings
In 2021, social media platforms like TikTok and Instagram became the primary hubs for trans lifestyle content. Creators moved away from being the subjects of documentaries and instead became the architects of their own narratives.