In academic circles, the term is used metaphorically. In Transgender Studies Quarterly , scholars discuss how transgender studies is being "disciplined" as it is incorporated into mainstream academia, often facing pressure to fit into existing frameworks like queer or women's studies [12, 15].
In Illinois, prison guards faced suspensions and reprimands for mocking transgender inmates on social media [17]. trannies disciplined
Conversely, transgender people—particularly those who are incarcerated—often face unique forms of discipline that advocates argue are discriminatory: In academic circles, the term is used metaphorically