Although some people affected by gender confusion are content merely with transvestism or "cross-dressing" (that is, wearing the clothing of the opposite sex), many seek to also have their physical appearance altered, so that their bodies will more closely resemble that of their desired gender. The ultimate goal among such persons is to be accepted not simply as someone who likes dressing as a member of their desired gender, but as someone who truly ''is'' that gender. Today, this process is popularly referred to as "transitioning" (a man, for example, would be said to be "transitioning to female," and vice versa). | Although some people affected by gender confusion are content merely with transvestism or "cross-dressing" (that is, wearing the clothing of the opposite sex), many seek to also have their physical appearance altered, so that their bodies will more closely resemble that of their desired gender. The ultimate goal among such persons is to be accepted not simply as someone who likes dressing as a member of their desired gender, but as someone who truly ''is'' that gender. Today, this process is popularly referred to as "transitioning" (a man, for example, would be said to be "transitioning to female," and vice versa). |