Book Description
Is society ready for men who openly express femininity? Can men transcend gender lines and maintain their sense of self-worth and dignity? These are the questions asked to over 850 crossdressers worldwide in a survey used as the basis of this book.
From an early age boys are taught to follow the stereotypes of maleness. When the inner desire to express femininity exerts a greater force than the desire to live up to the appropriate image for masculinity, conflict may develop. This provocative book addresses these conflicts and provides solutions.
Publisher comments
Crossdressing With Dignity, now in its second edition, continues where Dr. Peggy Rudd's first book, My Husband Wears My Clothes, ended. The crossdresser frequently experiences many feelings of guilt because of his/her love of the feminine or masculine. Am I gay? Do I want to become a woman or a man? These are many of the questions asked by the crossdresser as well as the significant people in his/her life. Is it possible to cross gender lines imposed by society and maintain a sense of dignity and self-worth. This book may provide answers to many of the questions and concerns of crossdressers. The end result should be a personal growth which leads to self-fulfillment and acceptance.
About the author
Peggy J. Rudd, Ed.D received her Doctoral Degree from the University of Houston in Cultural Studies and Psychology. She has written four books on the ever emerging topic of men and women who cross gender lines. She serves on the Board of Directors of Tri-Ess (the international organization of crossdressers and their significant others), and is the Director of the Spouses and Partners International Conference for Education (SPICE). She has conducted numerous workshops and seminars on the topic of transgendered relationships and has received many honors including the International Foundation for Gender Education Trinity Award and the Tri-Ess Leader Servant Award.
