New Post
Search
Help[Opinions] Re: since you asked politely ..
in reply to a message by Tuesday
Because I truly don't know: Is there a term used for someone who dresses up as the opposite gender as part of a schtick or as a character but does not actually identify as transgender? I thought transvestite was the term for this and had no idea it was considered offensive prior to reading this post. Cross-dresser?
Archived Thread - replies disabled
1
Replies
There isn’t a universal term as far as I know. I’d say the safest bet is drag artist/queen/king/performer.
I use the term “cross-dressing” in my dissertation title but I wouldn’t use this generally, though I’m sure some drag artists do.
I feel like there was at one time someone on the boards who performed as a drag king, so maybe they’ll pop up and answer your question better than I have.
I use the term “cross-dressing” in my dissertation title but I wouldn’t use this generally, though I’m sure some drag artists do.
I feel like there was at one time someone on the boards who performed as a drag king, so maybe they’ll pop up and answer your question better than I have.
1
Akua Topaz
Here is a good article:
https://www.plannedparenthood.org/learn/sexual-orientation-gender/trans-and-gender-nonconforming-identities/transgender-identity-terms-and-labels
It's confusing and it seems new but it really isn't. There are lots of historical examples (https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/History_of_cross-dressing), the big difference is that society is being far more openminded and discussing it. Gender eoles are also going through a significant change, similar to what happened in the '60s and '70s.
Here is a good article:
https://www.plannedparenthood.org/learn/sexual-orientation-gender/trans-and-gender-nonconforming-identities/transgender-identity-terms-and-labels
It's confusing and it seems new but it really isn't. There are lots of historical examples (https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/History_of_cross-dressing), the big difference is that society is being far more openminded and discussing it. Gender eoles are also going through a significant change, similar to what happened in the '60s and '70s.
This message was edited 2/13/2018, 6:06 PM
1
Thanks for posting that article. The more you know!
1
She is the person who used to perform as a drag king.
This message was edited 2/13/2018, 8:54 PM
1
Oh, I forgot about that.
1
What about a man who is not gay, not transgender, but likes to dress as a woman for a sexual thrill? Is the word "transvestite" still offensive in that context?
1
I think so? I found an article that talked about that.
Honestly, I don't know. Eddie Izzard used to refer to himself as an executive transvestite, but now he uses transgender.
I just avoid the word altogether because if the baggage it carries.
Honestly, I don't know. Eddie Izzard used to refer to himself as an executive transvestite, but now he uses transgender.
I just avoid the word altogether because if the baggage it carries.
1