v.rocky horror 'i'm coming home'
Wednesday 15 December 2010
Monday 13 December 2010
Wednesday 8 December 2010
getting slightly ahead of myself..
but show songs!
Kraftwerk - The Model
OMD - Electricity
Siouxsie And The Banshees - Hong Kong Garden
Ultravox - Vienna
still leaning slightly more to Kraftwerk though, and i've noticed all these songs come from Worried About The Boy but they fit so well!
OR, maybe just for the soundtrack to the amazing fashion film were going to make..
Kraftwerk - The Model
OMD - Electricity
Siouxsie And The Banshees - Hong Kong Garden
Ultravox - Vienna
still leaning slightly more to Kraftwerk though, and i've noticed all these songs come from Worried About The Boy but they fit so well!
OR, maybe just for the soundtrack to the amazing fashion film were going to make..
cheating in relationships
if your husband cheated on you with a man, would you be more upset than if he done it with a woman?
-alot of people i spoke to today said they would be alot more annoyed if their husband/wife were to cheat on them with the same sex. i personally dont think it would be a problem. yes id be annoyed about the cheating aprt, but wether it is a man or a woman wouldnt bother me.
that's just me though, i suppose the idea is that you can compete if a husband cheated with a woman. however if it was a man, your out of the equation.
that was the other interesting point.. what was it you said? we discussed this aswell..
'One possible reason for this is that a crossdressing male is going down the social power scale, while a crossdressing female is going up the social power scale.'
ian & rachel
-alot of people i spoke to today said they would be alot more annoyed if their husband/wife were to cheat on them with the same sex. i personally dont think it would be a problem. yes id be annoyed about the cheating aprt, but wether it is a man or a woman wouldnt bother me.
that's just me though, i suppose the idea is that you can compete if a husband cheated with a woman. however if it was a man, your out of the equation.
that was the other interesting point.. what was it you said? we discussed this aswell..
'One possible reason for this is that a crossdressing male is going down the social power scale, while a crossdressing female is going up the social power scale.'
ian & rachel
jan & rachel
cross dresser questionnaire..
this is basically a questionnaire i found on the internet, it explains most things you would think of asking so i thought id put it up for abit of extra info!
Drag queens - sometimes known as female impersonators, drag performers, or drag artists. A drag queen is a person, usually a man, who dresses (or "drags") in female clothes and make-up for special occasions and usually because they are performing and/or entertaining. The term comes from Polari, a subset of English slang that was popular in some gay communities in the early part of the 20th century. Drag meant "clothes", and originated from Shakespeare's time when only men performed live theatre.
Gender Dysphoria is unhappiness with your given sex or sexual identity. There are mild to severe cases of Gender dysphoria. Many people will experience some form of Gender Dysphoria at some point in their lives.
What Is A Pre-Op/Post-Op/Non-Op Transsexual?
These are all transsexuals in various stages of the procedure. A pre-operative transsexual is someone who has begun the procedure to reassign the sex, but has not had the surgery. This covers people who have just begun the procedure to those who are very close to the actual surgery.
A post operative transsexual is someone who has had the actual genital surgery done. It is very difficult to tell a male/female post op transsexual from a genetic female.
What Is A Transvestite/Crossdresser?
This word has a few different meanings. In it's purest form, transvestitism means "Cross-dressing". However, many people make a distinction between dressing for sexual stimulation (transvestitism) and dressing for stress relief (cross dressing). Many people use the words interchangeably.
There are many different categories of transvestitism. There are female impersonators, who dress as members of the opposite sex for a show; there are Fetishistic transvestites, who are stimulated by certain objects; there are drag queens/kings, who dress with the intent to amuse or offend; there are shaman who cross-dress during religious/spiritual ceremonies; there are transvestites who dress only for an hour a week; there are transvestites who live almost full time as women or men.There are people who present extreme clashing male/female characteristics (Such as a bearded man in a miniskirt and heels). Extreme gender clashes are used by females quite often.
What Is An Intersexual?
An intersexual is a person who is born between (inter) sexes, having partially or fully developed pairs of female and male sex organs. There are roughly 80 types of intersexuality known.Intersexual is preferred over the word "Hermaphrodite".
What Does Transgendered Mean?
Transgendered was a term put into general usage by Virginia Price. It originally meant a pre-operative transsexual who has no desire to have the SRS. It later became a catchword for transvestites, transsexuals, female and male impersonators, drag queens/kings, Intersexuals, gender dysphorics, and those that do not fit any gender label.What Causes The Urge To Crossdress Or To Change Your Sex?
There is a great deal of debate in the medical community as to what causes transsexualism and transvestitism. Transsexualism is thought by some to be caused by a area in the brain called the "Sexually Dimorphic Nucleus". Others claim that it is caused by a hormonal imbalance during pregnancy. Some types of transsexualism (xx-xy syndrome) are genetic.The two main types of Transsexuality are called "Primary" and "Secondary" transsexualism.
Primary transsexualism occurs in young adults who are gender dysphoric from very early childhood.
Secondary transsexualism occurs between the ages of 12 and 20 and is thought to be linked to hormone changes in the body at that time.
There are also cases where people are forced into alternative sex roles due to religious, social, or family pressures. Some men dressed as women to avoid draft or get out of the military service. Very religious male homosexuals may feel the need to change their sex in order to correspond with their religious beliefs. Parents may dress their children in clothing of the opposite sex because they wanted a child of that sex.
Transvestitism has no definite cause. F-M crossdressers sometimes cross dress because it feels more comfortable than male clothing. Female cross dressers are much more accepted than male cross-dressers.
M-F transvestites crossdress for stress relief, sexual pleasure, and for entertainment. Male crossdressers are not very well accepted in society. One possible reason for this is that a crossdressing male is going down the social power scale, while a crossdressing female is going up the social power scale.
Can Transgender Urges Be Changed?
Usually, no. Some transvestites and transsexuals (usually male) go through phases where they throw out all their clothes, makeup, shoes, etc and refuse to dress as women anymore. This is called "Purging". These people frequently go out and purchase entire new wardrobes soon afterwards (called "Binging"). Some people do stop crossdressing altogetherIs Everyone Who Wears Opposite Sex Clothing A Transgenderist?
No. Many people wear clothes of the opposite sex daily and are not considered transgendered. Men who work in very cold conditions routinely wear pantyhose, as it helps keep in the heat. This is an accepted practice in such professions. Many women wear men's clothing on a daily basis, saying that they are more comfortable and cheaper.Some men wear silk panties because they are allergic to cotton underwear.
There are many reports of Men wearing the full-body wraps worn by muslim women in the middle east. This enables them to conceal guns and explosive devices and to smuggle them into restricted areas (muslim women are not searched as often as men are).
Where Can [TG's] Go To Get Clothes, Shoes, Makeup, Etc?
There are many sources of clothes and apparel for transgendered people. Most department stores offer catalog shopping, which will give you the chance to purchase what you want without fear of embarrassment.Mail order firms are best left avoided. Some Transvestite mail order boutiques are grossly overpriced and prey on the transgendered community.
Sometimes, a young lady will offer her services to purchase clothing, makeup etc for a price.
Shopping for that 'special someone' always works. If you are worried that the cashier will catch on, go during a busy time. Christmas is a great time. Makeup companies such as Avon, Mary Kay, etc will be more than happy to sell to a transgendered person. Again, this depends on the area, but most salespeople will put sales ahead of their own feelings towards transgenderism
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iyer sex change debate!
in college, we had to think of a topic to discuss and debate about. obviously i shouted out sex change, so we decided on 'sex change and gay rights' this went on for well over an hour, but some of the things that were said were quite interesting..
someone brought up the fact that gay relationships or anything that was publicised to do with same sex interaction was banned and people were put in prison for it.. this was only 40 years ago as well. i think it's ridiculous to be honest.. some people thought that if people want to do it, that's fine, just don't do it in public. surely the same rules should apply with straight people then? so what is considered 'normal' for a girl and boy to go out and kiss in public etc, imagine being put in prison for that! yeah, it's not right.
that brought us onto another matter. there is so much discussion and arguments over racism and how everyone should be treated the same. there seems to be a massive social deal about this - but why does it only apply to race? i think it should be exactly the same for gay relationships and cross dressers as well. equality n' all that!
we also started speaking about how there was an MP that came out that he was gay. he got fired from his job - just because he fancied the 'wrong sex'. he had a family, a wife and children, but eventually couldn't handle it and confessed. whether he knew all along that he was gay or not, he shouldn't be afraid of how socially accepted he is going to be! i find it really bad that people have to hide part of themselves to feel like they fit in. there was a woman, yearsss ago now, who was gay and when she finally came out, she got stoned to death.
and and and, finally, only 10-12 years ago, the first gay kiss was shown on the tv. it was between Luke and Noah on Dawson's Creek. it caused loads of arguments as to whether it was right or wrong to show it. personally i think its fine. other people were complaining that they don't want children to grow up thinking that's the right thing to do. my opinion is that whatever you grow up with, you find normal. until you develop your own trail of thought that is, then you can decided for yourself what you want to do.
this could quite easily lead me on to the man that was pregnant.. whether it was an accident or she had the facial operation to become a man, however couldn't quite gather the courage to let go of her original self that easily.
but that's a completely different story..
someone brought up the fact that gay relationships or anything that was publicised to do with same sex interaction was banned and people were put in prison for it.. this was only 40 years ago as well. i think it's ridiculous to be honest.. some people thought that if people want to do it, that's fine, just don't do it in public. surely the same rules should apply with straight people then? so what is considered 'normal' for a girl and boy to go out and kiss in public etc, imagine being put in prison for that! yeah, it's not right.
that brought us onto another matter. there is so much discussion and arguments over racism and how everyone should be treated the same. there seems to be a massive social deal about this - but why does it only apply to race? i think it should be exactly the same for gay relationships and cross dressers as well. equality n' all that!
we also started speaking about how there was an MP that came out that he was gay. he got fired from his job - just because he fancied the 'wrong sex'. he had a family, a wife and children, but eventually couldn't handle it and confessed. whether he knew all along that he was gay or not, he shouldn't be afraid of how socially accepted he is going to be! i find it really bad that people have to hide part of themselves to feel like they fit in. there was a woman, yearsss ago now, who was gay and when she finally came out, she got stoned to death.
and and and, finally, only 10-12 years ago, the first gay kiss was shown on the tv. it was between Luke and Noah on Dawson's Creek. it caused loads of arguments as to whether it was right or wrong to show it. personally i think its fine. other people were complaining that they don't want children to grow up thinking that's the right thing to do. my opinion is that whatever you grow up with, you find normal. until you develop your own trail of thought that is, then you can decided for yourself what you want to do.
this could quite easily lead me on to the man that was pregnant.. whether it was an accident or she had the facial operation to become a man, however couldn't quite gather the courage to let go of her original self that easily.
but that's a completely different story..
something for the brain..
Transvestism (also called transvestitism) is the practice of cross-dressing, which is wearing the clothing of the opposite sex. Transvestite refers to a person who cross-dresses; however, the word often has additional connotations.
History
Although the word "transvestism" was coined as late as 1910s, the phenomenon is not new. This phenomenon was referred to in the Bible and was traced back to Ethiopia and the origin of man. The term transvestism has undergone several changes of meaning since it was first coined. It is still used in a variety of senses. Therefore it is important to find out, whenever the word is encountered, in which particular sense it is used. However, to understand the different meanings of transvestism it is necessary to explain the development of the term.
Origin of the term
Magnus Hirschfeld coined the term transvestism (from Latin trans-, "across, over" and vestitus, "dressed") to refer to the sexual interest in cross-dressing.[2] He used it to describe persons who habitually and voluntarily wore clothes of the opposite sex. Hirschfeld's group of transvestites consisted of both males and females, with heterosexual, homosexual, bisexual, and asexual orientations.
Hirschfeld himself was not happy with the term: He believed that clothing was only an outward symbol chosen on the basis of various internal psychological situations. In fact, Hirschfeld helped people to achieve the very first name changes (legal given names were and are required to be gender-specific in Germany) and performed the first reported sexual reassignment surgery. Hirschfeld's transvestites therefore were, in today's terms, not only transvestites, but people from all over the transgender spectrum.
Hirschfeld also noticed that sexual arousal was often associated with transvestite behavior; he also clearly distinguished between transvestism as an expression of a person's "contra-sexual" (transgender) feelings and fetishistic behavior, even if the latter involved wearing clothes of the other sex.
Cross-dressers
Main article: Cross-dressing
After all the changes which took place during the 1970s, a large group was left without a word to describe themselves: heterosexual males (that is, male-bodied, male-identified, gynephilic persons) who wear traditionally feminine clothing. This group was not particularly happy with the term transvestism. Therefore, the term cross-dresser was coined. Self-identified cross-dressers generally do not have fetishistic intentions, but are instead men who wear female clothing and often both admire and imitate women.
This group did—and sometimes still does—distance themselves strictly from both gay men and transsexual people, and usually also deny any fetishistic intentions. It was probably this development that led to the explicit definition of transvestic fetishism as distinctively different from transvestism.
However, when this group of people achieved public attention, they were commonly referred to as transvestites rather than cross-dressers. That led, paradoxically, to yet another usage of transvestism: cross-dressing, male-bodied, male-identified, heterosexual persons. This group typically self-identifies as "cross-dressers".
Echoing the changing history of the term "transvestism", cross-dressing (but not cross-dresser) is now being used to describe the act of wearing clothing of another gender.
History
Although the word "transvestism" was coined as late as 1910s, the phenomenon is not new. This phenomenon was referred to in the Bible and was traced back to Ethiopia and the origin of man. The term transvestism has undergone several changes of meaning since it was first coined. It is still used in a variety of senses. Therefore it is important to find out, whenever the word is encountered, in which particular sense it is used. However, to understand the different meanings of transvestism it is necessary to explain the development of the term.
Origin of the term
Magnus Hirschfeld coined the term transvestism (from Latin trans-, "across, over" and vestitus, "dressed") to refer to the sexual interest in cross-dressing.[2] He used it to describe persons who habitually and voluntarily wore clothes of the opposite sex. Hirschfeld's group of transvestites consisted of both males and females, with heterosexual, homosexual, bisexual, and asexual orientations.
Hirschfeld himself was not happy with the term: He believed that clothing was only an outward symbol chosen on the basis of various internal psychological situations. In fact, Hirschfeld helped people to achieve the very first name changes (legal given names were and are required to be gender-specific in Germany) and performed the first reported sexual reassignment surgery. Hirschfeld's transvestites therefore were, in today's terms, not only transvestites, but people from all over the transgender spectrum.
Hirschfeld also noticed that sexual arousal was often associated with transvestite behavior; he also clearly distinguished between transvestism as an expression of a person's "contra-sexual" (transgender) feelings and fetishistic behavior, even if the latter involved wearing clothes of the other sex.
Cross-dressers
Main article: Cross-dressing
After all the changes which took place during the 1970s, a large group was left without a word to describe themselves: heterosexual males (that is, male-bodied, male-identified, gynephilic persons) who wear traditionally feminine clothing. This group was not particularly happy with the term transvestism. Therefore, the term cross-dresser was coined. Self-identified cross-dressers generally do not have fetishistic intentions, but are instead men who wear female clothing and often both admire and imitate women.
This group did—and sometimes still does—distance themselves strictly from both gay men and transsexual people, and usually also deny any fetishistic intentions. It was probably this development that led to the explicit definition of transvestic fetishism as distinctively different from transvestism.
However, when this group of people achieved public attention, they were commonly referred to as transvestites rather than cross-dressers. That led, paradoxically, to yet another usage of transvestism: cross-dressing, male-bodied, male-identified, heterosexual persons. This group typically self-identifies as "cross-dressers".
Echoing the changing history of the term "transvestism", cross-dressing (but not cross-dresser) is now being used to describe the act of wearing clothing of another gender.
humiliating transvestites
http://www.htransvestite.blogspot.com/
i thought this was so sad! i don't like or understand why they refer to themselves as 'faggots' and 'sissys'. fair enough, (not that i think they should be) but they are all ashamed and horrified by the fact that's who they are. but surely that's a reason not to be ashamed - thats who they are! i feel so sorry for them.. why would it matter to a shop assisant or teenage girls what this complete stranger wants to look like/buy?
it really irritates me actually..
i thought this was so sad! i don't like or understand why they refer to themselves as 'faggots' and 'sissys'. fair enough, (not that i think they should be) but they are all ashamed and horrified by the fact that's who they are. but surely that's a reason not to be ashamed - thats who they are! i feel so sorry for them.. why would it matter to a shop assisant or teenage girls what this complete stranger wants to look like/buy?
it really irritates me actually..
'im not a gay man in a dress..'
'i'm not a gay man in a dress, i'm not a drag queen, i'm not a transvestite, i'm not a shemale, i just want to be a woman - whats wrong with that?' -jan, sex change soldier
totally agree!
totally agree!
drag dolly..
this man never fails to inspire me for our rocky horror outfits - our only chance to dress like that!
love love love him!
p.s. i want a feather boa please!
love love love him!
how to look good naked!
away from the 'drag queens', i have to say that i have never seen a transvestite (m-f this is) that has had the operation and chosen to fit into a certain stereotype of women. the majority of transvestites all wear the suspected pair of jeans with a floral top and cardigan - or something along those lines. i agree, get the legs out, but them in something abit more exciting to look at! let's make ours a bit different, fit the stereotypes. lets invent some completely different outfits and encourage 'rocker transvestites'!
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when i was taking these photos, they seemed to be okay with it and let me take photos of anything. quite clearly they get dragged into photos quite alot, but i wonder if they actually mind? they're bound to attract attention going out dressed different to the majority of people, but surely they must get tired of it?
and walking into the theatre aswell, as far as i know, drag dolly just walked there. he didnt get out of a taxi or a train from, what i could see. i bet he gets loads of abuse of the public for looking different..
LETS INTERVIEW!
galliano you beaut!
love.love.love.love.love.
love how he's put 'normal' but different people down the catwalk, put them together and still made them look beautiful, it's just genius!
i want as many different varieties of people as we can possibly get, were trying to get the whole 'being differents okay' message across. i want to make them look beautiful to - i know what you mean by transvestites dressing like middle aged women in jeans. lets get those legs out!
p.s before you say anything i also wanted to vom at the green dress in the third picture down. green is not going to be on our colour chart.
at the late night, double feature, picture show..
hey, i wonder if our drag dollys married to that woman he's always with and if she's cool with him dressing like that.. i wonder if it's just for the shows aswell (doubt it, he looks to good to just throw that together for one night) but i'd like to interview him when we see him again!
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