Crossdressing With Dignity: The Case for Transcending Gender Lines

by Peggy J. Rudd

Is society ready for men who openly express femininity? Can men transcend gender lines and maintain their sense of self-worth and dignity? These are the questions asked to over 850 crossdressers worldwide in a survey used as the basis of this book. From an early age boys are taught to follow the stereotypes of maleness. When the inner desire to express femininity exerts a greater force than the desire to live up to the appropriate image for masculinity, conflict may develop. This provocative book addresses these conflicts and provides solutions.

173 pages, Paperback

First published October 3, 2011

Reviews

[Neelybat · Rating 2 out of 5]

I really wanted to like this book-to give it a chance. I think there is some useful information, mostly in the form of responses from the actual cross dressers. I found the focus on ‘fitting in’ with ‘normal’ social rules to be very distracting. the book opens with a large section about why looking like a ‘hooker’ is embarrassing and why it’s not a true type
Of femininity I think is harmful. Sex workers are just as deserving of the care and dignity that this author seems to value.