Do we know enough about cross-dressing to think about it?

We know cross-dressing well enough in other areas of life and there think nothing of it.

Is cross-dressing a universal human desire?

But in truth, cross-dressing is grounded in a highly logical and universal desire: the wish to be, for a time, the gender one admires, is excited by – and perhaps loves.

What is crossdressing and why do it?

Crossdressing enacts the great philosophical principle expressed by the Roman playwright, Terence: Homo sum, humani nihil a me alienum puto: I am human, nothing human (including mini skirts or a hair band) is alien to me. It may of course be a bit disturbing to sense that one is really not so firmly anchored to the gender one was born into.

Why is cross-dressing considered unsustainable?

When you cross-dress, you are attempting to inhabit one of these houses (or maybe another house entirely), which is ultimately: unsustainable. This is why you are cross-dressing, not transitioning to another gender.

What are the reasons for crossdressing?

The reasons vary according to the individual. One common reason that men choose to crossdress, is for sexual gratification. They may get sexually exited with the feel of the feminine fabrics and clothing on their body. They may enjoy the sexual excitement that they experience from wearing feminine clothing, and in seeing their feminine image.

What are some examples of cultural cross-dressing?

Further examples of cultural cross-dressing include some Native American cultures that feature men dressing as women for particular rituals and dances. Some individuals also cross-dress as part of a type of performance art called drag. What differentiates drag from other forms of cross-dressing is that the dressing is part of a show.

Are there any comedy movies with cross-dressing in them?

Many other comedy films include instances of humorous cross-dressing, but do not feature it as a central plot element. Movies in which cross-dressing plays a mino,r but important role include: Morocco (1930) – Marlene Dietrich wears a tuxedo. Sherlock Holmes (1932) – Clive Brook poses as a woman.

Do you feel guilty about being transgender or crossdressing?

If you feel guilty about crossdressing or being transgender, then maybe you consider the whole thing a “curse”. But I believe there are some amazing benefits to being a “two-spirit” person.