Scholars argue that understanding the history of trans lesbian media requires looking at both what is clearly depicted and what has been omitted or erased.
: Early archives, often sourced from the 1990s "gonzo" porn era, frequently utilized terms like "shemale" to appeal to a cisgender male audience, often erasing the queer identity of the performers. shemale lesbian archive
: Recent scholarship, such as that found in Transgender Studies Quarterly (TSQ) , examines how alternative pornographies and queer-led media hubs are creating new archives that center trans lesbian desire and agency. Scholars argue that understanding the history of trans