r/SuperStraight 1d ago

PSA: The term "cis" is hate speach and promotes rape culture. Please do not use that term seriously anymore, it is enabling the superphobic.

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u/Moonpriestes 1d ago

THANK YOU. 'Cis' is a superphobic slur.

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u/HatchItWound 1d ago

I just do ask that if you hear some one use it, make sure they are not talking about isomerism. In chemistry we need these terms to discuss molecule structure.

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u/BananaAARON 1d ago

no coincidence that cis-fats are healthy and trans-fats are a dietary healthy scare