Difference between revisions of "Transgender activism"
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| − | '''Transgender''' is a term referring to people whose tendencies diverge from the traditional [[gender]] roles. For instance, a person may feel they have been born into the wrong body, and undergo a [[sex change operation]] to obtain the appearance of the opposite sex. | + | '''Transgender''' is a term referring to people whose tendencies diverge from the traditional [[gender]] roles. For instance, a person may feel they have been born into the wrong body, and may undergo a [[sex change operation]] to obtain the appearance of the opposite sex. |
Being transgender does not imply a specific form of sexual orientation (i.e. [[homosexual]], [[bisexual]], [[heterosexual]], or [[asexual]]). | Being transgender does not imply a specific form of sexual orientation (i.e. [[homosexual]], [[bisexual]], [[heterosexual]], or [[asexual]]). | ||
Revision as of 04:03, August 15, 2007
It has been suggested that this article or section be merged with [[::Gender identity disorder|Gender identity disorder]]. (Discuss)
Transgender is a term referring to people whose tendencies diverge from the traditional gender roles. For instance, a person may feel they have been born into the wrong body, and may undergo a sex change operation to obtain the appearance of the opposite sex.
Being transgender does not imply a specific form of sexual orientation (i.e. homosexual, bisexual, heterosexual, or asexual).