The vast majority of transgender people and advocacy groups, such as the Advocates for Trans Equality (A4TE) and GLAAD , view the word as a slur for several reasons:
A broader term for anyone assigned male at birth who identifies with femininity or a feminine gender identity.
In respectful conversation, the following terms are the standard for describing individuals whose gender identity does not align with their sex assigned at birth: she male
The term reduces a person's entire identity to a combination of body parts rather than recognizing them as a whole human being.
When referring to someone, the most respectful approach is to use their chosen name and pronouns (such as she/her) and to treat their gender identity with the same dignity as any other person's. Frequently Asked Questions about Transgender People | A4TE The vast majority of transgender people and advocacy
Terms for people who do not identify strictly as male or female.
A woman who was assigned male at birth.
By emphasizing "male" in the word, it undermines the gender identity of transgender women , suggesting they are not "real" women but a hybrid category.