transvestitism
Wearing opposite-sex attire
Transvestitism is the practice of wearing clothing typically associated with the opposite sex, especially when done for psychological satisfaction rather than performance or entertainment.
The term is somewhat dated and clinical, largely replaced in contemporary usage by cross-dressing.
While historically classified as a psychological condition, modern understanding recognizes it as a form of gender expression that may or may not relate to sexual orientation or gender identity.
The documentary explored transvestitism in 1920s Berlin.
Not adhering to typical roles
- genderqueerOutside the two-category system
- genderfluidVariable gender identity
- nonbinaryOutside male-female categories
- androgynyCombined sex characteristics
transgender · transsexual · bigender · two-spirit · questioning · self-discovery · coming-out · closeted
Resistance through fluid
- gender-bendingSubverting expected identity expressions
- wardrobeGarment storage furniture
- attirePersonal garments collectively
- garmentsArticles of clothing
apparel · lingerie · wigs · makeup · heels · corsetry · tucking · binding
Live entertainment venue
- burlesqueExaggerated mockery or risqué variety
- lip-syncSilent vocal mimicry
- pageantryElaborate ceremonial display
- voguingStylized pose-based dancing
runway · glamour · persona · stage-name · costume · theatrical · showgirl · RuPaul
Cultural or social prohibition
- shamePainful awareness of failure
- stigmaMark of dishonor
- discriminationUnjust differential treatment
- prejudicePreformed unfavorable opinion
ostracism · secrecy · closeted · scandal · forbidden · morality · disapproval · pathologization
Poecilia genus aquarium fish
- TiresiasSightless oracle of Thebes
- stonewallRefuse to cooperate
- criminalizationMaking conduct unlawful
- medicalizationReframing problems as disorders
gender-nonconforming
Not adhering to typical roles
- genderqueerOutside the two-category system
- genderfluidVariable gender identity
- nonbinaryOutside male-female categories
androgyny · transgender · transsexual · bigender · two-spirit · questioning · self-discovery · coming-out · closeted · authenticity
drag
Resistance through fluid
- gender-bendingSubverting expected identity expressions
- wardrobeGarment storage furniture
- attirePersonal garments collectively
garments · apparel · lingerie · wigs · makeup · heels · corsetry · tucking · binding · passing
cabaret
Live entertainment venue
- burlesqueExaggerated mockery or risqué variety
- lip-syncSilent vocal mimicry
- pageantryElaborate ceremonial display
voguing · runway · glamour · persona · stage-name · costume · theatrical · showgirl · RuPaul
taboo
Cultural or social prohibition
- shamePainful awareness of failure
- stigmaMark of dishonor
- discriminationUnjust differential treatment
prejudice · ostracism · secrecy · closeted · scandal · forbidden · morality · disapproval · pathologization · fetishization
mollies
Poecilia genus aquarium fish
- TiresiasSightless oracle of Thebes
- stonewallRefuse to cooperate
- criminalizationMaking conduct unlawful
transvestitismtranssexualism
Identifying with opposite sex
gender transition · sex reassignment · gender dysphoria · medical transition
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