Meaning of brotherboy | Babel Free

Definitions

A member of a traditional gender role in Australian Aboriginal cultures, resembling trans men.

Examples

“Senator McCarthy's plea to 'stay strong' resonates because all too often sistergirls and brotherboys suffer, not only from verbal harassment and ostracism, but also violence and sexual abuse.”

“This, however, is changing in some communities, with some sistergirls and brotherboys being able to negotiate participation in men's business or women's business, allowing for greater connection to country.”

“For example, Jeremy, who identifies as a brotherboy (trans) and is bisexual, reveals: […]”

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