There has been a lot of confusion and myths that surrounds the subculture of transvestitism. This confusion and stigma comes from the fact that it has received bad press and attracted an unsympathetic social reaction in the western part of the world. It has led transvestites to crawl away from society into the darkness and depths of secrecy. Cross-dressing, another term for transvestitism is defined as a man with a compulsion to dress like or …
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…indulge in the power and influence that men are privileged. It is reasonable to think that men would like a fair share of what women have which is the chance to indulge in their sensual natures and an unashamed love of pleasure. Men do not have the freedom to achieve this susceptible side of themselves without being victim to criticism and scrutiny of society, which is why transvestitism continues to be a secretive underground subculture.