: There is a growing industry standard for trans characters to be played by trans actors; by 2022, 41 out of 42 regular trans characters on major networks were played by trans talent. Trans Influence on Fashion and Digital Culture The Growing Transgender Presence in Pop Culture
For decades, the adult industry was the primary venue where trans women were regularly represented, though often through a lens of fetishization.
: Terms such as "she-male" or "travestie" originated in early adult film marketing. While now widely considered derogatory slurs, they still appear in high volumes of adult search data, particularly in regions with restrictive trans-related legislation.