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Dr. Alice D. Dreger wrote:

Dr. Alice D. Dreger wrote:

*In his work on transsexualism, [[Blanchard]] argued that there are actually two types of male-to-female transsexuals, with autogynephiles being one type and “[[homosexual]] transsexuals” being the other. ... he argued that male-to-female homosexual transsexuals who opt to undergo sex reassignment do so, in part, because being a woman makes more sense than trying to live as a very effeminate man attracted to heterosexual men.<ref name=ManQueen/>

*In his work on transsexualism, Blanchard argued that there are actually two types of male-to-female transsexuals, with autogynephiles being one type and “[[homosexual]] transsexuals” being the other. ... he argued that male-to-female homosexual transsexuals who opt to undergo sex reassignment do so, in part, because being a woman makes more sense than trying to live as a very effeminate man attracted to heterosexual men.<ref name=ManQueen/>

While critical of the common transsexual model, Bailey states in his book that he believes sex changes should be performed.  Homosexual transsexuals being extremely effeminate to begin with come into constant conflict against society's expectations, although after taking up the gender roles of a woman, they are then able to express themselves more naturally, and typically integrate with society better afterward. Autogynephiles though, do not integrate better with society after changing to a woman, however, the empirical evidence shows a typical positive change in the person's mental health, despite their regressing from general society.<ref name=ManQueen/>

While critical of the common transsexual model, Bailey states in his book that he believes sex changes should be performed.  Homosexual transsexuals being extremely effeminate to begin with come into constant conflict against society's expectations, although after taking up the gender roles of a woman, they are then able to express themselves more naturally, and typically integrate with society better afterward. Autogynephiles though, do not integrate better with society after changing to a woman, however, the empirical evidence shows a typical positive change in the person's mental health, despite their regressing from general society.<ref name=ManQueen/>

Other notable people who agree with the position that Bailey presents, are [[Anne Lawrence]], and [[Ray Blanchard]]. All of these people have also been subjected to harassment and intimidation by many transgender activists for presenting a model of transsexuality that they find offensive.

Other notable people who agree with the position that Bailey presents, are Anne Lawrence, and Ray Blanchard. All of these people have also been subjected to harassment and intimidation by many transgender activists for presenting a model of transsexuality that they find offensive.

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