Crossdressing With Dignity: The Case for Transcending Gender Lines

Is society ready for men who openly express femininity? Can men transcend gender lines and maintain their sense of self-worth and dignity? These are the questions asked to over 850 crossdressers worldwide in a survey used as the basis of this book.

From an early age boys are taught to follow the stereotypes of maleness. When the inner desire to express femininity exerts a greater force than the desire to live up to the appropriate image for masculinity, conflict may develop. This provocative book addresses these conflicts and provides solutions.

Peggy J. Rudd, Ed.D received her Doctoral Degree from the University of Houston in Cultural Studies and Psychology. She has written four books on the topic of crossdressing "crossing gender lines" including her newest book to be published in May, 1998, Who's Really From Venus? The Tale of Two Genders. She serves on the Board of Directors of Tri-Ess, the Advisory Board of AEGIS, and is the Director of the Spouses and Partners International Conference for Education (SPICE). She has conducted numerous workshops and seminars on the topic of transgender relationships and has received many honors including the IFGE Trinity Award and the Tri-Ess Leader Servant Award.