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| − | The act of '''cross dressing''' consists of dressing up in [[clothing]] and accessories typically associated with the [[gender]] opposite that of the person cross dressing. In many cases there is ambiguity on what exactly constitutes cross dressing. Cross dressing is an [[abomination]] in the eyes of God.<ref>'''Deut.22:5''': The woman shall not wear that which pertaineth unto a man, neither shall a man put on a woman's garment: for all that do so are abomination unto the LORD thy God.</ref> | + | The act of '''cross dressing''' consists of dressing up in [[clothing]] and accessories typically associated with the [[gender]] opposite that of the person cross dressing. In many cases there is ambiguity on what exactly constitutes cross dressing. The majority of crossdressers are men. This may merely be that women dressed in casual mens clothing are less apparent. |
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| + | Mild examples may be carrying an item of the opposite sex, like a lipstick or hanky while major examples would include shaving of arms and legs as well as padded bras and makeup and wigs to appear as a member of the opposite sex. | ||
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| + | Crossdressing may be an indicator of [[gender confusion]] or a fetish. It is considered a psychiatric disorder. (Fetishistic Transvitism). | ||
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| + | It is a required stage before gender reassignment surgery is considered. | ||
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| + | ==Religious Views== | ||
| + | Cross dressing is an [[abomination]] in the eyes of God.<ref>'''Deut.22:5''': The woman shall not wear that which pertaineth unto a man, neither shall a man put on a woman's garment: for all that do so are abomination unto the LORD thy God.</ref> | ||
==References== | ==References== | ||
<references /> | <references /> | ||
| + | * Handbook of Psychiatry By Michael Shepherd | ||
{{homosexualityb}} | {{homosexualityb}} | ||
[[Category:Sin]] | [[Category:Sin]] | ||
[[Category:Homosexuality]] | [[Category:Homosexuality]] | ||
Revision as of 23:39, November 14, 2008
The act of cross dressing consists of dressing up in clothing and accessories typically associated with the gender opposite that of the person cross dressing. In many cases there is ambiguity on what exactly constitutes cross dressing. The majority of crossdressers are men. This may merely be that women dressed in casual mens clothing are less apparent.
Mild examples may be carrying an item of the opposite sex, like a lipstick or hanky while major examples would include shaving of arms and legs as well as padded bras and makeup and wigs to appear as a member of the opposite sex.
Crossdressing may be an indicator of gender confusion or a fetish. It is considered a psychiatric disorder. (Fetishistic Transvitism).
It is a required stage before gender reassignment surgery is considered.
Religious Views
Cross dressing is an abomination in the eyes of God.[1]
References
- ↑ Deut.22:5: The woman shall not wear that which pertaineth unto a man, neither shall a man put on a woman's garment: for all that do so are abomination unto the LORD thy God.
- Handbook of Psychiatry By Michael Shepherd
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