Are Cross-dressers Dangerous?
Are Cross-dressers Dangerous?
" "No, of course not. In my personal experience, it has been others who have been dangerous. I have faced physical and sexual attacks from men and women on several occasions. For instance, in a supermarket queue recently, a woman squeezed my chest, thinking she would find something in my bra but was surprised by my ample C-cup breasts. The look on her face was hilarious. Contrastingly, 5 Asians assaulted me three years ago, causing me to rupture my spleen and a kidney, which was a very traumatic experience.
" "Why They Were Demoralized and Vilified
" "Please note, they were indeed dangerous, which is why they were labeled as ill or deranged. The real question is, 'dangerous to whom?'
" "(Religion:) Most religious people consider people who contradict their doctrine as dangerous. These people cause cognitive dissonance because the reality in front of them disagrees with the perceived reality in their mind. In response, they reject the reality and uphold the fiction to maintain their beliefs. Thus, they vilify and demonize such people.
" "(Reality:) In reality, a person who cross-dresses is no more dangerous to a housefly than any other human being. On average, cross-dressers are typically terrified of being found out, making them less of a danger.
" "Historical Context and Cultural Perceptions
" "Back in the day, men realized that if they started wearing women's clothes, they would be perceived as inferior and may be ridiculed or derided. Because of this, some tried to ban women from wearing pants because pants were originally men's clothing. However, women also started adopting these clothes, making it harder for men to keep their traditional attire.
" "This is one of the reasons why some societies tried to equate cross-dressing with being gay or transsexual, claiming it made people inferior or deranged. For example, some societies have tried to ban women from wearing pants, which led to a conflict between cultural norms and adaptive behaviors.
" "Technically, you could argue that all men are crossdressers in a sense because men have historically worn clothes that were originally created for women. As gender roles have evolved, these clothes have been adapted and adopted by men, women, and even children. Yet, societies have been resistant to these changes, often out of fear of the unknown or discomfort with gender fluidity.
" "It's essential to understand that these fears and prohibitions are often rooted in cultural and religious norms rather than any inherent danger or risk associated with cross-dressing. The reality is that cross-dressing should be seen as a harmless act of personal expression, much like many other forms of individual identity.
" "Conclusion
" "Therefore, it is crucial to look beyond superficial perceptions and understand that cross-dressers are not dangerous. They are simply people expressing their gender identity in a unique way, sometimes to cope with societal pressures, and often because it makes them feel more comfortable and authentic.