Many believe transgenderism and cross-dressing are exactly the same, but this couldn’t be further from fact. Defining the terms ‘transgender’ and ‘cross-dresser’ are extremely complex but in this blog, we’re taking a look at their vast differences. When it comes to sex, gender, sexual orientation, etc., there are so many things to keep in mind, but how you identify shouldn’t be based on what society says is “right,” it should be based on how you feel. TRANSGENDERISM The term transgender is used to describe a person whose gender identity is different from the one that they were born into or what is noted on their birth certificate. Transgender people do not believe that the sex they were assigned at birth and their gender identifies are the same. It is such a delicate topic, but it must be dealt with using tact, respect and care. If you identify as trans, it…
Read MoreIt’s difficult for most adults to get through the day without experiencing stress but average stress levels are often amplified in people who are transitioning. After years of trying to play the part of the gender you were born with, nothing feels quite as good as embracing who you are.…
Read MoreThere has been a lot of buzz going on around the globe since Caitlyn Jenner bravely transitioned into her true self. After much speculation, Caitlyn, formerly known as Bruce showed the world what confidence really looks like after revealing her gender identification earlier this year. A retired US Olympic athlete,…
Read MoreThere are endless movies portraying beautiful, successful women falling in love with handsome, rugged men and living happily ever after. Which is great… for those who are in similar shoes and can relate to those stories. But what about the trans community? It’s hard for us to put ourselves in…
Read MoreThe world is constantly changing, and TV is no exception. Jenji Kohan’s Orange is the New Black, for instance, not only features an almost all-female cast depicting a broad spectrum of sexuality, race, and body types, but also includes a real-life trans lady of colour playing a trans character of…
Read MoreThe media campaign surrounding Jenner’s public transformation from Bruce to Caitlyn has been rather clever, from the 20/20 interview with Diane Sawyer in April to June’s Vanity Fair cover that revealed a bustier Jenner and shed the much needed light on her gender reassignment process and surgery. Caitlyn Jenner definitely…
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