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by Solveig (cynthiajames)

2/13/2018, 6:05 PM

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.

I have more to give! More words! More joke! MORE BANANAS! - Gerald

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- Genevieve

2/15/2018, 5:07 AM

Thanks for posting that article. The more you know!

- RDNZL +2

2/13/2018, 8:50 PM

Akua Topaz?

- Solveig (cynthiajames) +1

2/13/2018, 8:54 PM

She is the person who used to perform as a drag king.

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- RDNZL

2/13/2018, 9:09 PM

Oh, I forgot about that.

- queenv +1

2/13/2018, 6:28 PM

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?

- Solveig (cynthiajames)

2/13/2018, 8:14 PM

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.

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