5. Defining something that all trans* persons have, is transphobic. No one should ever have to defend there gender identity. This is not only a cisperson problem however, other transgender persons will give criteria too. It is the familiar – are you “trans” enough? This also brings gatekeeping up. I was told by a nationally recognized transgender treatment center that it was not about being “trans” enough, but later in the intake I better be able to obtain two letters from qualified mental health providers that state I have gender dysphoria. My issues aren’t with my gender, but with my body. (Brendan you like my post about this*).