Crossdressing With Dignity

Crossdressing With Dignity:
Case for Transcending Gender Lines

Peggy J. Rudd, Ed.D

1990, PM Publishers

162 Pages



From the Cover

The Scottish male wears a kilt, but is society ready for men who openly express femininity? This is the question that was asked in a survey used as the basis for this book. Can a man transcend gender lines and maintain his own sense of self-worth and dignity?

From an early age boys are taught to follow stereotypes of maleness. When inner desire to express femininity exerts a greater force that desire to live up to the appropriate image for masculinity, conflict may develop. This provocative book addresses these conflicts and provides solutions.


Table of Contents

CH. 1 - Introduction

The meaning of dignity / The basis for the book / Who needs this book? / What is the purpose of this book? / How do you use this book?

CH. 2 - In Quest of Dignity

A walk through judgment / The dilemma / The clothing issues / The dream of acceptance / A social nightmare / A personal commitment / The life script / Live one day at a time / Where to from here?