I will keep this question very simple, yet the topic is probably far from simple.
Is prejudice towards transgender people, cross-dressers, homosexuals, and other variants outside of the gender binary, a result of survival instinct, or something that was created as part of a system to control the masses (e.g. patriarchy)? Maybe it's caused by something else entirely.
The same question could easily be applied towards racism, sexism, greed, and being mean. Since this is a forum about cross-dressing and transgender issues, let's keep the focus on prejudices towards gender variance.
My answer: I literally waiver from thinking it's a survival instinct to be prejudiced, and other times I feel like it's a construct of human patriarchy.
Anyone who is a member of this forum may answer.