Transvestism
:This article deals with the history of the word 'transvestite'. For information about cross-dressing, see there.
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The term transvestism has undergone several changes of meaning since it was coined in the 1910s; and it is still used in all of these meanings except the very first one. Therefore it is important to find out, whenever the word is encountered, in which particular sense it is used.
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To understand the different meanings of transvestism it is necessary to explain the development of the term and the reasons behind the changes of meaning.
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~ Table of Content ~
| ► | Introduction |
| ► | Origin of the term |
| ► | Modern usage |
| ► | Conclusion |
| ► | See also |
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