Sho Nuff

I’m not sure I understand the concept of a transgender male. I understand it to be a person born genetically male but identifies him/her self as being female.

The transgendered males that I have met or observed generally accentuate the most stereotypical images and mannerisms of female identity. Many females that I know vehemently oppose classifying the habits and characteristics they exhibit as an expression of female identity. Perhaps this is because Ive only met or observed a small segment of transgendered males.

In addition, I know a few lesbians that become highly upset if you consider their mannerisms to be masculine and accuse you of having a patriarchal viewpoint of masculinity and femininity.

If that is true, then what does it mean to identify with a gender? What separates a transgendered male from a gay male other than choosing to adopt stereotypes that society is progressing toward defining as outdated? Is there a more subtle association with gender that Im missing?

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