I have two clear images from the media in the late 60's, each had an effect on me. One was on the Carol Burnett Show -- they had a judging of who had the best legs, with just the nylon clad legs (finished with high heels) showing. Once the winner was chosen, they raised the curtain to reveal the contestants were all men! I secretly wished I were one of them and it locked my fascination with nylons.
The other was a picture from a gay pride event of a bearded guy in ghastly make up wearing a pink ballerina dress. I was disgusted, and it scarred my imagination of wearing a dress for a long time. I still hesitate at the thought of wearing pink.
That was my 1960's, encouragement and discouragement.
