Cross dresser - Revision history

LGBT-HP: Fix bare tag: MW 1.45.1 Cite requires self-closing

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	==References==		==References==
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	[[Category:Trans]]		[[Category:Trans]]

	[[Category:Cross dressing]]		[[Category:Cross dressing]]

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	undergo) medical or surgical interventions, but includes people whose gender identities are different from their sex at birth. This includes those		undergo) medical or surgical interventions, but includes people whose gender identities are different from their sex at birth. This includes those
	who identify as male, but were registered as female at birth, those who identify as female but were registered as male at birth, non-binary people		who identify as male, but were registered as female at birth, those who identify as female but were registered as male at birth, non-binary people
	and cross-dressing people </ref>.		and cross-dressing people </ref>. [[File:1917crossdressers.jpg\|thumb\|right\| cross dressing as a disguise (illustrated Police News September 1917]]
	The Oxford English Dictionary gives 1911 as the earliest citation of the term "cross-dressing", by [[Edward Carpenter]]: "Cross-dressing must be taken as a general indication of, and a cognate phenomenon to, homosexuality "The Oxford English Dictionary gives 1911 as the earliest citation of the term "cross-dressing". In 1928, [[Havelock Ellis]] used the two terms "cross-dressing" and "transvestism" interchangeably.		The Oxford English Dictionary gives 1911 as the earliest citation of the term "cross-dressing", by [[Edward Carpenter]]: "Cross-dressing must be taken as a general indication of, and a cognate phenomenon to, homosexuality "The Oxford English Dictionary gives 1911 as the earliest citation of the term "cross-dressing". In 1928, [[Havelock Ellis]] used the two terms "cross-dressing" and "transvestism" interchangeably.
	[[Drag]] is a special form of performance art based on the act of cross-dressing. A drag queen is usually a male-assigned person who performs as an exaggeratedly feminine character, in heightened costuming sometimes consisting of a showy dress, high-heeled shoes, obvious make-up, and wig. A drag queen may imitate famous female film or pop-music stars.		[[Drag]] is a special form of performance art based on the act of cross-dressing. A drag queen is usually a male-assigned person who performs as an exaggeratedly feminine character, in heightened costuming sometimes consisting of a showy dress, high-heeled shoes, obvious make-up, and wig. A drag queen may imitate famous female film or pop-music stars.

Wessexman: cross dressing as a disguise to avoid military service

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cross dressing as a disguise to avoid military service

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	'''Cross dresser''' or [[transvestite]] is a person who wears items of clothing not commonly associated with one's sex.		'''Cross dresser''' or [[transvestite]] is a person who wears items of clothing not commonly associated with one's sex.
	Cross-dressing has been used for purposes of disguise, comfort, comedy, and self-expression in modern times and throughout history.		Cross-dressing has been used for purposes of disguise <ref> in 1917 2 men who dressed as women to avoid military service were tracked down and Fined 40s each. From Illustrated Police News Sept 1917 (British Newspaper Archives online)</ref>, comfort, comedy, and self-expression in modern times and throughout history.
	The term "cross-dressing" refers to an action or a behavior, without attributing or implying any specific causes or motives for that ~~behavior~~. Cross-dressing is not synonymous with being [[transgender]] although many interpret it as such. <ref> Section 11(7) of the Hate Crime and Public Order (Scotland) Act 2021 defines what is meant by “transgender identity”. This		The term "cross-dressing" refers to an action or a behavior, without attributing or implying any specific causes or motives for that behaviour. Cross-dressing is not synonymous with being [[transgender]] although many interpret it as such. <ref> Section 11(7) of the Hate Crime and Public Order (Scotland) Act 2021 defines what is meant by “transgender identity”. This
	definition does not only refer to people with a Gender Recognition Certificate or who have undergone, are undergoing, (or propose to		definition does not only refer to people with a Gender Recognition Certificate or who have undergone, are undergoing, (or propose to
	undergo) medical or surgical interventions, but includes people whose gender identities are different from their sex at birth. This includes those		undergo) medical or surgical interventions, but includes people whose gender identities are different from their sex at birth. This includes those
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	[[Drag]] is a special form of performance art based on the act of cross-dressing. A drag queen is usually a male-assigned person who performs as an exaggeratedly feminine character, in heightened costuming sometimes consisting of a showy dress, high-heeled shoes, obvious make-up, and wig. A drag queen may imitate famous female film or pop-music stars.		[[Drag]] is a special form of performance art based on the act of cross-dressing. A drag queen is usually a male-assigned person who performs as an exaggeratedly feminine character, in heightened costuming sometimes consisting of a showy dress, high-heeled shoes, obvious make-up, and wig. A drag queen may imitate famous female film or pop-music stars.

	Cross-dressing is a traditional popular trope in British comedy. ~~TheCross~~-dressing is a traditional popular trope in British comedy. The Pantomime dame in British pantomime dates from the 19th century, which is part of the theatrical tradition of female characters portrayed by male actors in drag. Widow Twankey (Aladdin’s mother) is a popular pantomime dame: in 2004 [[Ian McKellen]] played the role.		Cross-dressing is a traditional popular trope in British comedy. Cross-dressing is a traditional popular trope in British comedy. The Pantomime dame in British pantomime dates from the 19th century, which is part of the theatrical tradition of female characters portrayed by male actors in drag. Widow Twankey (Aladdin’s mother) is a popular pantomime dame: in 2004 [[Ian McKellen]] played the role.
	Pantomime dame in British pantomime dates from the 19th century, which is part of the theatrical tradition of female characters portrayed by male actors in drag. Widow Twankey (Aladdin’s mother) is a popular pantomime dame: in 2004 Ian McKellen played the role.		Pantomime dame in British pantomime dates from the 19th century, which is part of the theatrical tradition of female characters portrayed by male actors in drag. Widow Twankey (Aladdin’s mother) is a popular pantomime dame: in 2004 Ian McKellen played the role.
	In Britain men who dress up and make up as women on a part time basis are sometimes known as T girls or 'she males'.		In Britain men who dress up and make up as women on a part time basis are sometimes known as T girls or 'she males'.

Wessexman: Scottish Hate Act

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Scottish Hate Act

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	'''Cross dresser''' or [[transvestite]] is a person who wears items of clothing not commonly associated with one's sex.		'''Cross dresser''' or [[transvestite]] is a person who wears items of clothing not commonly associated with one's sex.
	Cross-dressing has been used for purposes of disguise, comfort, comedy, and self-expression in modern times and throughout history.		Cross-dressing has been used for purposes of disguise, comfort, comedy, and self-expression in modern times and throughout history.
	The term "cross-dressing" refers to an action or a behavior, without attributing or implying any specific causes or motives for that behavior. Cross-dressing is not synonymous with being [[transgender]] although many interpret it as such. <ref> Section 14(7) of the Hate Crime and Public Order (Scotland) ~~Bill~~ defines what is meant by “transgender identity”. This		The term "cross-dressing" refers to an action or a behavior, without attributing or implying any specific causes or motives for that behavior. Cross-dressing is not synonymous with being [[transgender]] although many interpret it as such. <ref> Section 11(7) of the Hate Crime and Public Order (Scotland) Act 2021 defines what is meant by “transgender identity”. This
	definition does not only refer to people with a Gender Recognition Certificate or who have undergone, are undergoing, (or propose to		definition does not only refer to people with a Gender Recognition Certificate or who have undergone, are undergoing, (or propose to
	undergo) medical or surgical interventions, but includes people whose gender identities are different from their sex at birth. This includes those		undergo) medical or surgical interventions, but includes people whose gender identities are different from their sex at birth. This includes those

Wessexman: Scottish govt definition of transgender includes cross dressing people,

2023-06-06T18:31:27Z

Scottish govt definition of transgender includes cross dressing people,

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	'''Cross dresser''' or [[transvestite]] is a person who wears items of clothing not commonly associated with one's sex.		'''Cross dresser''' or [[transvestite]] is a person who wears items of clothing not commonly associated with one's sex.
	Cross-dressing has been used for purposes of disguise, comfort, comedy, and self-expression in modern times and throughout history.		Cross-dressing has been used for purposes of disguise, comfort, comedy, and self-expression in modern times and throughout history.
	The term "cross-dressing" refers to an action or a behavior, without attributing or implying any specific causes or motives for that behavior. Cross-dressing is not synonymous with being [[transgender]].		The term "cross-dressing" refers to an action or a behavior, without attributing or implying any specific causes or motives for that behavior. Cross-dressing is not synonymous with being [[transgender]] although many interpret it as such. <ref> Section 14(7) of the Hate Crime and Public Order (Scotland) Bill defines what is meant by “transgender identity”. This
			definition does not only refer to people with a Gender Recognition Certificate or who have undergone, are undergoing, (or propose to
	The Oxford English Dictionary gives 1911 as the earliest citation of the term "cross-dressing", by [[Edward Carpenter]]: "Cross-dressing must be taken as a general indication of, and a cognate phenomenon to, homosexuality"The Oxford English Dictionary gives 1911 as the earliest citation of the term "cross-dressing". In 1928, [[Havelock Ellis]] used the two terms "cross-dressing" and "transvestism" interchangeably.		undergo) medical or surgical interventions, but includes people whose gender identities are different from their sex at birth. This includes those
			who identify as male, but were registered as female at birth, those who identify as female but were registered as male at birth, non-binary people
			and cross-dressing people </ref>.
			The Oxford English Dictionary gives 1911 as the earliest citation of the term "cross-dressing", by [[Edward Carpenter]]: "Cross-dressing must be taken as a general indication of, and a cognate phenomenon to, homosexuality "The Oxford English Dictionary gives 1911 as the earliest citation of the term "cross-dressing". In 1928, [[Havelock Ellis]] used the two terms "cross-dressing" and "transvestism" interchangeably.
	[[Drag]] is a special form of performance art based on the act of cross-dressing. A drag queen is usually a male-assigned person who performs as an exaggeratedly feminine character, in heightened costuming sometimes consisting of a showy dress, high-heeled shoes, obvious make-up, and wig. A drag queen may imitate famous female film or pop-music stars.		[[Drag]] is a special form of performance art based on the act of cross-dressing. A drag queen is usually a male-assigned person who performs as an exaggeratedly feminine character, in heightened costuming sometimes consisting of a showy dress, high-heeled shoes, obvious make-up, and wig. A drag queen may imitate famous female film or pop-music stars.

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	[[File:Roycecrossdressingc1984 (2).JPG\|thumb\|left\| Cross dressing male as female at a party c 1984 ]].		[[File:Roycecrossdressingc1984 (2).JPG\|thumb\|left\| Cross dressing male as female at a party c 1984 ]].

			==References==
			<references>

	[[Category:Trans]]		[[Category:Trans]]

	[[Category:Cross dressing]]		[[Category:Cross dressing]]

Wessexman at 10:07, 17 June 2022

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	Cross-dressing is a traditional popular trope in British comedy. TheCross-dressing is a traditional popular trope in British comedy. The Pantomime dame in British pantomime dates from the 19th century, which is part of the theatrical tradition of female characters portrayed by male actors in drag. Widow Twankey (Aladdin’s mother) is a popular pantomime dame: in 2004 [[Ian McKellen]] played the role.		Cross-dressing is a traditional popular trope in British comedy. TheCross-dressing is a traditional popular trope in British comedy. The Pantomime dame in British pantomime dates from the 19th century, which is part of the theatrical tradition of female characters portrayed by male actors in drag. Widow Twankey (Aladdin’s mother) is a popular pantomime dame: in 2004 [[Ian McKellen]] played the role.
	Pantomime dame in British pantomime dates from the 19th century, which is part of the theatrical tradition of female characters portrayed by male actors in drag. Widow Twankey (Aladdin’s mother) is a popular pantomime dame: in 2004 Ian McKellen played the role.		Pantomime dame in British pantomime dates from the 19th century, which is part of the theatrical tradition of female characters portrayed by male actors in drag. Widow Twankey (Aladdin’s mother) is a popular pantomime dame: in 2004 Ian McKellen played the role.
			In Britain men who dress up and make up as women on a part time basis are sometimes known as T girls or 'she males'.

	[[File:Roycecrossdressingc1984 (2).JPG\|thumb\|left\| Cross dressing male as female at a party c 1984 ]].		[[File:Roycecrossdressingc1984 (2).JPG\|thumb\|left\| Cross dressing male as female at a party c 1984 ]].

Wessexman at 20:09, 27 November 2021

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	[[File:Roycecrossdressingc1984 (2).JPG\|thumb\|left\| Cross dressing male as female at a party c 1984 ]].		[[File:Roycecrossdressingc1984 (2).JPG\|thumb\|left\| Cross dressing male as female at a party c 1984 ]].


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	Cross-dressing is a traditional popular trope in British comedy. TheCross-dressing is a traditional popular trope in British comedy. The Pantomime dame in British pantomime dates from the 19th century, which is part of the theatrical tradition of female characters portrayed by male actors in drag. Widow Twankey (Aladdin’s mother) is a popular pantomime dame: in 2004 [[Ian McKellen]] played the role.		Cross-dressing is a traditional popular trope in British comedy. TheCross-dressing is a traditional popular trope in British comedy. The Pantomime dame in British pantomime dates from the 19th century, which is part of the theatrical tradition of female characters portrayed by male actors in drag. Widow Twankey (Aladdin’s mother) is a popular pantomime dame: in 2004 [[Ian McKellen]] played the role.
	Pantomime dame in British pantomime dates from the 19th century, which is part of the theatrical tradition of female characters portrayed by male actors in drag. Widow Twankey (Aladdin’s mother) is a popular pantomime dame: in 2004 Ian McKellen played the role.		Pantomime dame in British pantomime dates from the 19th century, which is part of the theatrical tradition of female characters portrayed by male actors in drag. Widow Twankey (Aladdin’s mother) is a popular pantomime dame: in 2004 Ian McKellen played the role.

			[[File:Roycecrossdressingc1984 (2).JPG\|thumb\|left\| Cross dressing male as female at a party c 1984 ]].

Wessexman: new article

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'''Cross dresser''' or [[transvestite]] is a person who wears items of clothing not commonly associated with one's sex.
Cross-dressing has been used for purposes of disguise, comfort, comedy, and self-expression in modern times and throughout history.
The term "cross-dressing" refers to an action or a behavior, without attributing or implying any specific causes or motives for that behavior. Cross-dressing is not synonymous with being [[transgender]].

The Oxford English Dictionary gives 1911 as the earliest citation of the term "cross-dressing", by [[Edward Carpenter]]: "Cross-dressing must be taken as a general indication of, and a cognate phenomenon to, homosexuality"The Oxford English Dictionary gives 1911 as the earliest citation of the term "cross-dressing". In 1928, [[Havelock Ellis]] used the two terms "cross-dressing" and "transvestism" interchangeably.
[[Drag]] is a special form of performance art based on the act of cross-dressing. A drag queen is usually a male-assigned person who performs as an exaggeratedly feminine character, in heightened costuming sometimes consisting of a showy dress, high-heeled shoes, obvious make-up, and wig. A drag queen may imitate famous female film or pop-music stars.

Cross-dressing is a traditional popular trope in British comedy. TheCross-dressing is a traditional popular trope in British comedy. The Pantomime dame in British pantomime dates from the 19th century, which is part of the theatrical tradition of female characters portrayed by male actors in drag. Widow Twankey (Aladdin’s mother) is a popular pantomime dame: in 2004 [[Ian McKellen]] played the role.
Pantomime dame in British pantomime dates from the 19th century, which is part of the theatrical tradition of female characters portrayed by male actors in drag. Widow Twankey (Aladdin’s mother) is a popular pantomime dame: in 2004 Ian McKellen played the role.