transvestism
Gendered wardrobe crossing
Transvestism is the practice of wearing clothes typically associated with the opposite sex, especially by men wearing women's clothing.
The term is clinical and somewhat dated; *cross-dressing* is now more common in general use.
Transvestism may be motivated by erotic pleasure, gender expression, performance, or simple comfort.
He kept his transvestism private for decades.
Subverting expected identity expressions
- self-expressionConveying one's inner world
- nonconformityRejection of prevailing norms
- androgynyCombined sex characteristics
- presentationFormal display to viewers
fashion · styling · duality · ambiguity · masquerade · unisex · clothing · femininity
Silent vocal mimicry
- glamourFascinating, elegant attractiveness
- pageantryElaborate ceremonial display
- cabaretLive entertainment venue
- sequinsSmall reflective fabric ornaments
feathers · wig · makeup · tucking · padding · illusion · transformation · showgirl
Mark of dishonor
- tabooCultural or social prohibition
- acceptanceConsent to receive
- discriminationUnjust differential treatment
- prejudicePreformed unfavorable opinion
visibility · tolerance · awareness · rights · advocacy · inclusion · diversity · subculture
Identification of illness
- DSMPsychiatric classification manual
- paraphiliaAtypical sexual interest disorder
- sexologyScientific study of sexuality
- psychiatricOf mental health treatment
psychoanalysis · medicalization · pathologization · ICD · disorder · classification · clinical · etiology
Outside male-female categories
- genderqueerOutside the two-category system
- genderfluidVariable gender identity
- gender-nonconformingNot adhering to typical roles
- LGBTQ+Sexual and gender minorities
queer · two-spirit · coming-out · self-discovery · authenticity
gender-bending
Subverting expected identity expressions
- self-expressionConveying one's inner world
- nonconformityRejection of prevailing norms
- androgynyCombined sex characteristics
presentation · fashion · styling · duality · ambiguity · masquerade · unisex · clothing · femininity · masculinity
lip-sync
Silent vocal mimicry
- glamourFascinating, elegant attractiveness
- pageantryElaborate ceremonial display
- cabaretLive entertainment venue
sequins · feathers · wig · makeup · tucking · padding · illusion · transformation · showgirl · diva
stigma
Mark of dishonor
- tabooCultural or social prohibition
- acceptanceConsent to receive
- discriminationUnjust differential treatment
prejudice · visibility · tolerance · awareness · rights · advocacy · inclusion · diversity · subculture · norms
diagnosis
Identification of illness
- DSMPsychiatric classification manual
- paraphiliaAtypical sexual interest disorder
- sexologyScientific study of sexuality
psychiatric · psychoanalysis · medicalization · pathologization · ICD · disorder · classification · clinical · etiology · treatment
nonbinary
Outside male-female categories
- genderqueerOutside the two-category system
- genderfluidVariable gender identity
- gender-nonconformingNot adhering to typical roles
LGBTQ+ · queer · two-spirit · coming-out · self-discovery · authenticity
- sexual disorderssexual dysfunction, erectile dysfunction, premature ejaculation, vaginismus, low libido