Why the desire to pass?

[tonixd]

I do believe you are a feminist! ... why do you find it necessary to adopt the clothing of women at all in order to express your identity and personality? ... I'm at a loss as to why that is difficult for you to understand. ... It's more informative to bring the term transgender into play, which I consider to be an umbrella term encompassing all iterations of non-conventional gender expression. ... It's all about freedom of expression, baby.

I like you Sherri!! You talk my language.

I completely agree with the freedom of expression. I think it is that semi-feminist in me that says that makeup is unnecessary. I will probably complain about that until the cows come home.

But know this, [SIZE="3"]I will defend the right for you to wear that makeup until the cows come home, too![/SIZE]

I like the term transgender as the umbrella. I always delineated it like this:

1. Transgender - One who does not conform to the gender norms of the larger society.
2. Crossdresser - Wears some or all the clothing of the opposite gender. Also falls under the term transgendner.
3. Transvestite - Wears the clothes and assumes the appearance of the opposite gender. Also falls under the terms transgendner and crossdresser.
4. Transsexual - Assumes the dress, appearance, and physiology (to some degree) of the opposite gender. Also falls under the terms transgendner, crossdresser, and transvestite.

Is this a good delineation?

Or maybe a different delineation?

1. Transgender
2. Transornatus - Latin. Speaks to the clothing only.
3. Transvulticulus - Latin. Speaks more to the overall appearance, less about the clothing itself.
4. Transsexual

It almost gives a better delineation of what the importance is on.