Prediction.. In the future Cross Dressing is seen as cool by society

[Lovely Rita]

Hi Everyone,

I had a thought about all the strides being made with regard to our wonderful Journey. I think of all the great ambassadors of CDing that I have had the pleasure of getting to know via various means this site and others.

I think back to all the new styles and cultural changes that were initiated by those who are frequently termed Rebels.

Crew cuts went out the window when the Beatles arrived on the scene. The sixties broke through a lot of the walls and cultural mores. Even disco broke a few taboos with high heel shoes for men. Men could dress and express themselves more freely. They could even carry purses for a time.

What about us. We are part of a Revolution. We are pushing the societal envelope. There are more resources for people like us than ever before. There are clubs, shops, internet sites, support groups, friendship groups, even inclusive churches.

More and more of us are telling our wives and maintaining our marriages and are free to be who we are. This is not the case for everyone but it is for many. We see more of our lifestyle in a positive way in the media and yes there is still a lot of negativity but it is changing. We have seen public figures in local governments come out to everyone. There have been stories about cross dressers being given the title of prom queen in their high schools and have the student body cheer them on.

Once I remember reading something a cross dresser, from Fire Island NY, wrote. She wrote that cross dressing was becoming too main stream for her and that she was thinking of giving it up. I believe that was more wishful thinking than reality at the time.

I predict that some day we are going to be considered one of the coolest groups of revolutionaries who truly bring Freedom to the forefront of many lives. It already has happened in my life. That which I once hated about myself has become one of the coolest aspects of my life.

Thanks for letting me share.:love::thumbsup::hugs:

[suzy]

Way to go Rita!!! BRAVO!!! I agree... we have made a lot of progress but still have a long long way before we are accepted in the main stream. As I see it, there are more and more places accepting of us...but I tend to believe they are the places that want our money more...

We are still making giant steps towards general acceptance and we will be accepted.....just don't know if it will be in my life time???!:D

[Kate Simmons]

I agree Rita. That being the case, we are light years ahead of everyone else in not only CDing but acceptance of diversity and individuality in general.:happy:

[Samantha B L]

Those are wonderful sentiments and predictions,Rita.I think crossdressers and crossdressing will become a big part of our national psyche eventually. Of course,it's been coming for 2 or 3 decades.I can vaguely remember when I was a little kid that "Transvestite" and "Drag Queen" were mentioned in hushed tones and not around large numbers of people.That was in the late 50's and early 60's. Fortunately progress has been made since then.

[Tammietoo]

Some nice thoughts, and I'd love for that to be true. Seems like I'm always ahead of my time....lol.:heehee: Don't think it will happen soon enough for me to enjoy.

[linnea]

"I predict that some day we are going to be considered one of the coolest groups of revolutionaries who truly bring Freedom to the forefront of many lives. It already has happened in my life. That which I once hated about myself has become one of the coolest aspects of my life."

This would be great, and it is fun to think about. However, I doubt that it will happen anytime soon (not in the next decade). The cynic in me has to shake my head and say, as Jake Barnes says at the end of Hemingway's THE SUN ALSO RISES: "Isn't it pretty to think so."

[Toyah]

I really cannot see it would you all be keen to see nudists in the streets or people wearing nappies coz thats what they like

[Emma England]

Just remember, if everyone conforms to standard, then nothing will change.

People that make a change no matter how small might make a difference to the world.

Think of any entrepreneur who designs a new product. A lender for finance may laugh and say it will never work. A risk-taker may carry on anyway if they are able to see a future.

Same with crossdressing. There will come a time when it is so socially acceptable, that it maybe unusual not to dress for your own emotions.

[Marissa_Black]

It would truly be wonderful if crossdressing became socially acceptable. Hopefully that would occur hand in hand with the end of war, hunger, poverty, child abuse, racism, and violence.

Thanks for bringing it up Rita!!!

[battybattybats]

I really cannot see it would you all be keen to see nudists in the streets or people wearing nappies coz thats what they like

Yes. Yes I would like to see that. I do not see how I could even consider claiming the right to decorate myself with clothes (any clothes) if someone else didn't have the right to not do so. Lots of people wear clothes that I think look horrid but that doesn't hurt me. By all means let people dress however they want to. If others don't like it, they can just look away.

[SherriePall]

If crossdressing becomes the cool thing to do, I might feel like the CDer from Fire Island you mentioned, Rita, and give it up. Yea, right!
As far as it becoming mainstream, I don't see that happening. However, we might be more accepted as in when someone notices us, it is nothing unusual for them. No catcalls, no snide remarks, no repercussions at the workplace. We would just be people who are different in our own way much as a blonde haired girl would be among a group of brunettes.

[Denielleinheels]

I think it would be great if society stopped judging... I do feel I'll be an old lady before that happens.:2c:

[Kate Simmons]

Well, I don't judge others but do tend to turn it around and put the burden on them to tell me what's wrong with it. All I usually get back is stutters, stammers, scripture quoting and "he said/she said". Real scientific evidence for sure (in the Bizarro world maybe).:rolleyes:

[Jamie001]

The only way that CDing will ever be accepted is if we start pushing the evvelope while in male mode. For example, feminine earrings, toenail polish, etc. More feminine items need to be worn while in drab mode. If we just hide in the closet, we will never get there. It seems to me that most of the girls here go back into drab mode and while in drab mode do everything to hide that they have a feminine side. I believe that most folks would be a lot happier if while in drab mode they wear some feminine items. I do not completely crossdress because I cannot pass, but I do wear long-colored-highlighted hair, feminine earrings, and toenail polish with open toe sandals while in drab. I get professional pedicures and sometimes my toenails are done in a French Pedicure and other times they are bright red with a white flower on each big toe. I live in Southern California and wear sandals all year to show-off my girly toes and get many compliments from women. I am totally accepted for the person that I am, however, I am not sure that complete crossdressing would be as easily accepted by society. I believe that we need to push the envelope by making our drab appearance more feminine and this will ultimately change peoples perception about crossdressing.

Jamie :hugs:

[trannie T]

Lovely thoughts but IMHO only wishful thinking. The vast majority of crossdressers are hidden deep in the closet. Rita refers to the great ambassadors of crossdressing, but there are no mainstream crossdressers who are out. Read the posts about those who have been married twenty years or more and still hide their crossdressing from their wives, how is crossdressing going to become accepted behavior if we are too afraid to come out to those who are closest to us?

Crossdressing will not be accepted by society until it is accepted by crossdressers.

[Jamie001]

Tranny T, those are excellent words of wisdom! Crossdressers need to accept themselves before they can expect acceptance from wives and family. In male mode, I do not make an effort to hide my like for things that are feminine. This was the best decision that I had ever made because I could be myself, and not some macho-image that was concocted by society and too many John Wayne movies. My stress level is way-down and so is my blood pressure. I have had counseling and have learned that surpressing the feminine side of your personality like may folks do here when they go back into "male mode" only results in depression. The depression may not be immediately obvious, but it builds-up over time until it can become debilitating. Crossdressers will never acheive happiness until they accept themselves and stop hiding the fact that they like feminine things. It is not worth it to have a pseudo-masculine self if it is not real just to obtain acceptance. Your health is not worth it!! Take it from someone who has been through some very difficult times and severe depression. Don't hide your like for things that are feminine. There is nothing wrong with you, it is society that has a problem. If you keep falling into the trap of believing that there is something wrong with you, you will always be unhappy and at least on a subconscious level dealing with depression and the affects of depression. It is not worth it. You only live once and you need to be yourself and not an image that society has created for you. That is a recipe for unhappiness, lack of self confidence, and depression.


Lovely thoughts but IMHO only wishful thinking. The vast majority of crossdressers are hidden deep in the closet. Rita refers to the great ambassadors of crossdressing, but there are no mainstream crossdressers who are out. Read the posts about those who have been married twenty years or more and still hide their crossdressing from their wives, how is crossdressing going to become accepted behavior if we are too afraid to come out to those who are closest to us?

Crossdressing will not be accepted by society until it is accepted by crossdressers.

[Kerrie Sifton]

Every journey starts somewhere, I would not have thought about the future options in quite the same way before I encountered this site. Moreover, It appears that there are more and more articles about crossdressing and the people involved, although the stories are sometimes sad, it appears to be not much different than the early years of the movement to improve acceptance of those who were attracted to people of the same gender. It is taking time, but how patient are we, and how bold are we prepared to be? Maybe all we need are bolder shades of nailpolish and lipstick! All the best, thanks for the thread Rita :2c:

[faltenrock]

It would truly be wonderful if crossdressing became socially acceptable. Hopefully that would occur hand in hand with the end of war, hunger, poverty, child abuse, racism, and violence.

Thanks for bringing it up Rita!!!

I fully agree with you Rita.

[Lovely Rita]

I agree Rita. That being the case, we are light years ahead of everyone else in not only CDing but acceptance of diversity and individuality in general.:happy:


For once I am happy to be in the Revolution and not just enjoy the results before it has accomplished and has attained the goal.:thumbsup:

[Karren H]

It would be a refreshing for sure.... Hope the revoluting is over before I'm too old to look pretty. Hehehe. I'm starting to wrinkle at an exponential rate here!! Lol

Love Karren

[Vicky_Scot]

I predict that some day we are going to be considered one of the coolest groups of revolutionaries who truly bring Freedom to the forefront of many lives.

Sorry I would have to say IMO you are far off the mark with the above statement. Crossdressing may well be tolerated in the future but will not be accepted. Toleration and acceptance are two completely different things.

The real big question is that if as you foresee crossdressing becoming accepted in society and becomes mainstream then would crossdressing hold the same appeal.

If honest most of us would have to answer No.

[TV Wannabe]

Yay for nonconformity.

[Lovely Rita]

Sorry I would have to say IMO you are far off the mark with the above statement. Crossdressing may well be tolerated in the future but will not be accepted. Toleration and acceptance are two completely different things.

Skirtlover your point is well taken but I am of the school where the little choo choo train kept saying "yes I can.....Yes I can.... Yes I can

Even the Beatles and Elvis and Jimi Hendryx were not accepted fully by many. I am happy to see the strides and I never believed my SO would accept me but she embraces me as Rita so I am a believer.

"Then I saw her face
Now I'm a believer, I could'nt leave her if I tried"

sorry the above mentioned tune came to mind:D


Thanks for sharing

[Ruth]

"There is nothing wrong with you, it is society that has a problem." How I laughed.
You're right and yet you're so wrong. We are each and all defined and shaped by the society we live in.
Society's norms are right by definition.
And yet I also hope that society will change and we will all be able to express our natures more freely in our dress, in our actions, in our speech.
There is a continuous revolution going on, the young are more attuned to it than the middle-aged, who make up so much of this community. It could well throw up new liberties, new tolerances. We have to be ready.
But it won't happen all at once, everywhere.

[Lovely Rita]

The only way that CDing will ever be accepted is if we start pushing the evvelope while in male mode.

Hey Jamie001 I like your strategy. I guess wearing panties while in guy mode does not count? Just kidding. I really do appreciate your thinking and glad you are part of the revolution!

[Lovely Rita]

Every journey starts somewhere, I would not have thought about the future options in quite the same way before I encountered this site. Moreover, It appears that there are more and more articles about crossdressing and the people involved, although the stories are sometimes sad, it appears to be not much different than the early years of the movement to improve acceptance of those who were attracted to people of the same gender. It is taking time, but how patient are we, and how bold are we prepared to be? Maybe all we need are bolder shades of nailpolish and lipstick! All the best, thanks for the thread Rita :2c:

Love what you had to say:love:

[Lovely Rita]

It would truly be wonderful if crossdressing became socially acceptable. Hopefully that would occur hand in hand with the end of war, hunger, poverty, child abuse, racism, and violence.

Thanks for bringing it up Rita!!!


Thank you, Marissa, for your lovely thoughts and sentiments:love:

[Lovely Rita]

It would be a refreshing for sure.... Hope the revoluting is over before I'm too old to look pretty. Hehehe. I'm starting to wrinkle at an exponential rate here!! Lol

Love Karren

Karren you are the BOMB! :love:

[Lovely Rita]

Way to go Rita!!! BRAVO!!! I agree... we have made a lot of progress but still have a long long way before we are accepted in the main stream. As I see it, there are more and more places accepting of us...but I tend to believe they are the places that want our money more...

We are still making giant steps towards general acceptance and we will be accepted.....just don't know if it will be in my life time???!:D


I agree Rita. That being the case, we are light years ahead of everyone else in not only CDing but acceptance of diversity and individuality in general.:happy:


Those are wonderful sentiments and predictions,Rita.I think crossdressers and crossdressing will become a big part of our national psyche eventually. Of course,it's been coming for 2 or 3 decades.I can vaguely remember when I was a little kid that "Transvestite" and "Drag Queen" were mentioned in hushed tones and not around large numbers of people.That was in the late 50's and early 60's. Fortunately progress has been made since then.


Some nice thoughts, and I'd love for that to be true. Seems like I'm always ahead of my time....lol.:heehee: Don't think it will happen soon enough for me to enjoy.


"I predict that some day we are going to be considered one of the coolest groups of revolutionaries who truly bring Freedom to the forefront of many lives. It already has happened in my life. That which I once hated about myself has become one of the coolest aspects of my life."

This would be great, and it is fun to think about. However, I doubt that it will happen anytime soon (not in the next decade). The cynic in me has to shake my head and say, as Jake Barnes says at the end of Hemingway's THE SUN ALSO RISES: "Isn't it pretty to think so."


I really cannot see it would you all be keen to see nudists in the streets or people wearing nappies coz thats what they like


Just remember, if everyone conforms to standard, then nothing will change.

People that make a change no matter how small might make a difference to the world.

Think of any entrepreneur who designs a new product. A lender for finance may laugh and say it will never work. A risk-taker may carry on anyway if they are able to see a future.

Same with crossdressing. There will come a time when it is so socially acceptable, that it maybe unusual not to dress for your own emotions.

I really love hearing from all of you. We need to believe for it to happen. We are the fuel that will make things change and happen.:love:

[Sarah-Anne]

The only way that CDing will ever be accepted is if we start pushing the evvelope while in male mode. For example, feminine earrings, toenail polish, etc. More feminine items need to be worn while in drab mode. If we just hide in the closet, we will never get there. It seems to me that most of the girls here go back into drab mode and while in drab mode do everything to hide that they have a feminine side. I believe that most folks would be a lot happier if while in drab mode they wear some feminine items. I do not completely crossdress because I cannot pass, but I do wear long-colored-highlighted hair, feminine earrings, and toenail polish with open toe sandals while in drab. I get professional pedicures and sometimes my toenails are done in a French Pedicure and other times they are bright red with a white flower on each big toe. I live in Southern California and wear sandals all year to show-off my girly toes and get many compliments from women. I am totally accepted for the person that I am, however, I am not sure that complete crossdressing would be as easily accepted by society. I believe that we need to push the envelope by making our drab appearance more feminine and this will ultimately change peoples perception about crossdressing.

Jamie :hugs:

Thanks for that; you have made me feel a bit more proud of my 'enevelope-pushing' - wearing pink, shaving my legs. Funnily enough, I was showing a work colleague my injured ankle the other day, when he noticed my shaved legs. Bearing in mind that this man is about 19, very masculine, from Eastern Europe, and is the type to drive around in fast cars and get into fights, he was very understanding! He just raised his eyebrows and laughed! I was so surprised! Perhaps it helped that my response to his "do you shave your legs" was a "yes" in that way that suggests "yeah, what's your point?"

[Valerie Nicole]

The revolution will come, in time, but the question has already been raised to an extent. Can the act of crossdressing even SURVIVE such a revolution? Here's the way I see it...when this "revolution" happens, the rules regarding which sex can wear which clothes will disappear. If there are no genders associated with clothes, how can we really be said to be crossdressers?

[Kate Simmons]

We won't need to be "anything" as far as labels, Jess, we will just continue to be ourselves as many of us are already.Can't beat that with a stick, right?;):hugs:

[Seville]

The only way that CDing will ever be accepted is if we start pushing the envelope while in male mode. For example, feminine earrings, toenail polish, etc. More feminine items need to be worn while in drab mode. Jamie :hugs:


Well, I'm doing my part. :happy::happy::happy:

[battybattybats]

"There is nothing wrong with you, it is society that has a problem." How I laughed.
You're right and yet you're so wrong. We are each and all defined and shaped by the society we live in.
Society's norms are right by definition.

Umm... no. No they are not. If societies norms are unethical then they are wrong. Slavery, bigotry, sexism.. all things that were societies 'norm' that men and women of ethical principle were willing to point at them and shout 'that's wrong!' following it with rational arguments as to why. Sure society shapes us and it is the exceptional person of higher development that can rise above that, still that doesn't make society right, only wrong in large numbers.

[Kristen Kelly]

The only way that CDing will ever be accepted is if we start pushing the evvelope while in male mode. For example, feminine earrings, toenail polish, etc. More feminine items need to be worn while in drab mode. If we just hide in the closet, we will never get there. It seems to me that most of the girls here go back into drab mode and while in drab mode do everything to hide that they have a feminine side. I believe that most folks would be a lot happier if while in drab mode they wear some feminine items. I do not completely crossdress because I cannot pass, but I do wear long-colored-highlighted hair, feminine earrings, and toenail polish with open toe sandals while in drab. I get professional pedicures and sometimes my toenails are done in a French Pedicure and other times they are bright red with a white flower on each big toe. I live in Southern California and wear sandals all year to show-off my girly toes and get many compliments from women. I am totally accepted for the person that I am, however, I am not sure that complete crossdressing would be as easily accepted by society. I believe that we need to push the envelope by making our drab appearance more feminine and this will ultimately change peoples perception about crossdressing.

Jamie :hugs:

Jamie I will stand sholder to sholder with you any day. I too have pierced my ears, highlighted my long hair, thinned my eyebrows, have gone smooth, wear fem jeans out in drab, stand with my head high for I'm proud of who I am.

[Phoebe Reece]

I think the revolution is happening. It is just at a slow pace. The "T" in GLBT is about 15 to 20 years behind in acceptance. The revolution needs more soldiers out there on the streets in skirts and heels.

[Jamie001]

AMEN! Couldn't have said it better myself. :happy:


I think the revolution is happening. It is just at a slow pace. The "T" in GLBT is about 15 to 20 years behind in acceptance. The revolution needs more soldiers out there on the streets in skirts and heels.

[Jamie001]

Kristen,

I wish that there were more folks like you that are very proud of your fem characteristics. It is a gift to have a fem self and to let her express herself in your everyday life. I will never push her back into the closet again. She loves to have long highlighted hair, dangly earrings, women's shoes, and painted toenails. The problem is folks that are not proud of their fem self and that go back into drab mode and turn-on the "macho image". We cannot be ashamed of who we are if we want other folks to accept us. By the way I went to Macy's today and got a bottle Vera Wang Princess. I love this scent and wore it to work today. I felt like a real princess today wearing this beautiful scent, my hoop earrings and women's open toe sandals to show off my pink and white French Pedicure. It is so much better to just be yourself. I wish I would have made that decision years ago. I could have saved a lot of money on counseling and anti-depressants.

Jamie :hugs:


Jamie I will stand sholder to sholder with you any day. I too have pierced my ears, highlighted my long hair, thinned my eyebrows, have gone smooth, wear fem jeans out in drab, stand with my head high for I'm proud of who I am.

[Jamie001]

We need more girls like you that are doing your part. We need to slowly push the envelope in drab mode and we will get there. :happy:


Well, I'm doing my part. :happy::happy::happy:

[Jamie001]

Sarah-Anne,

It is really wonderful to hear that you are open about your fem self. I love it when someone comments on my shaved legs and professionally pedicured and painted toenails. I tell them that "I like it". Always tell the truth. Never make excuses like "you lost a bet". We need to be proud of our fem self and allow her to express herself. :2c:


Thanks for that; you have made me feel a bit more proud of my 'enevelope-pushing' - wearing pink, shaving my legs. Funnily enough, I was showing a work colleague my injured ankle the other day, when he noticed my shaved legs. Bearing in mind that this man is about 19, very masculine, from Eastern Europe, and is the type to drive around in fast cars and get into fights, he was very understanding! He just raised his eyebrows and laughed! I was so surprised! Perhaps it helped that my response to his "do you shave your legs" was a "yes" in that way that suggests "yeah, what's your point?"

[kerrianna]

I do think we are an early wave of a part of a bigger social movement. The more we accept and encourage ourselves and each other, the more we will be able to push for acceptance at large. There will always be head-in-the-sand types we have to leap around, but I think most people in our society are getting pretty used to the idea of rapid change as part of their environment. I know for myself just finding out how many CD/TG/TS people are out there, and learning more about them and their experiences, and discovering what wonderful, caring, clever people they (we) are has changed my OWN attitudes about all of this. Every time our partners, relatives and friends stand by us and support us, we gain more credibility. Every time we let the world see that we are not a threat to society we gain more acceptance.

It took women decades of pushing against barriers to gain acceptance that many people now take for granted. The same with all social movements. These days we operate in concurrance with other movements, with a common goal: to live as we choose without fear and discrimination, to be free to live our own lives as long as we are not harming others. We are becoming much more sophisticated (in most areas) in our thinking, primarily because of our ability to communicate with each other in ways previously denied to us. I do believe that we are part of a bigger thing that is slowly and inexorably turning us away from darkness and into light. We just need to keep believing in our goal and keep moving forward. Some days it seems like we're not going to make it, but with true intent and compassion for this world and each other there is no stopping our realization.

[Kate Simmons]

It is our true intent and compassion for others that will really make the difference, showing that we are people who really care about others , regardless of their disposition. When it is seen(and realized) that we are just people who care about other people, that makes all the difference. A lot of people, due to media exposure and misinformation think we are nothing but a bunch of self centered exhibitionists but that view is slowly changing when the human aspect comes into play. I see it every day right here. Being true to ourselves and to each other goes a long way for credibility. It makes me happy anyway and you all know how fussy I am.:happy:

[battybattybats]

There has been a rising conservative backlash (not tarring all conservatives with the same brush mind) against a lot of this progress, feminism, racial equality, gay rights etc. The war is far from won and the victory is only inevitable if we keep striving, keep reasoning, keep working towards the noble goal. Let us recognise that morality and reason and the weight of social change is on our side but let us not grow complacent in the thought that victory will be assured without action.

Stand up and be proud in whatever way you can. Even those of us deeply trapped in our closets can find ways to support the cause.

[Jamie001]

Those that are deeply trapped in the closet must start stepping out if we are to be accepted. In other words, incorporate fem items into your drab world. For example, in my case this means Dangly earrings, Open Toe Women's sandals, and professionally pedicured and polished toenails. This is a small step but is much more acceptable than being completely dressed. Society needs to change slowly and therefore we must start pushing the envelope in male mode (DRAB) by incorporating fem items. If we go back into male mode and become Mr Macho, we are doing nothing to advance the cause. In fact, we are actually harmful to the cause. The first step is to be proud. Be proud of your fem earrings or painted toenails and display them proudly while in drab mode. If we don't do this, 100 years from now girls like us will still be hiding in the closet with their heads in the sand. It is also very important to realize that 90 percent of the fear is in our own minds. The fear is actually a deamon that we create. People really don't care if you wear fem earrings or have painted toenails. It is not really a big deal, and if someone is petty enough to make it a big deal, then they are not really a friend.





There has been a rising conservative backlash (not tarring all conservatives with the same brush mind) against a lot of this progress, feminism, racial equality, gay rights etc. The war is far from won and the victory is only inevitable if we keep striving, keep reasoning, keep working towards the noble goal. Let us recognise that morality and reason and the weight of social change is on our side but let us not grow complacent in the thought that victory will be assured without action.

Stand up and be proud in whatever way you can. Even those of us deeply trapped in our closets can find ways to support the cause.

[steppingout]

It's a nice thought, but I really can't see it happening... it will take more than a few people breaking out of society's norms to chnage people's attitudes.
Here in NZ we had a Transgender MP (member of Parliament) called Georgina Beyer who did earn a measure of respect - but it came from her, not the clothes she chose to wear.
And despite her several years in the public eye, attitudes didn't change at all; it could be argued they worsened, as more people became more aware of the lifestyle and professed disgust.
I can't see crossdressing entering the mainstream any time that I'm still breathing!

[Jamie001]

I can see males adding female items and appearance to their appearance without trying to present completely as a woman. This is happenning now and a lot of progress is being made. (earrings, nail polish, hair color, etc)

Full-on crossdressing with presenting as a woman, I am not sure if society is ready for this. That is why I advocate incorporating fem stuff into your drab wardrobe. This is exactly what women did when they started incorporating masculine items into their fem presenation. Does that make sense?



It's a nice thought, but I really can't see it happening... it will take more than a few people breaking out of society's norms to chnage people's attitudes.
Here in NZ we had a Transgender MP (member of Parliament) called Georgina Beyer who did earn a measure of respect - but it came from her, not the clothes she chose to wear.
And despite her several years in the public eye, attitudes didn't change at all; it could be argued they worsened, as more people became more aware of the lifestyle and professed disgust.
I can't see crossdressing entering the mainstream any time that I'm still breathing!