Transvestites and Transsexuals: Toward a Theory of Cross-Gender Behavior

The objective of this book is to propose a theory of transvestism and secondary transsexualism, and to provide information concerning these behaviors. My view of these topics is much like that of Benjamin (1966) and nearly all other gender researchers. It holds that a syndrome of similar behaviors can be identified, ranging from fetishism through transvestism, transgenderism, and secondary transsexualism. But description is one thing and explanation of causes is another. I agree with other ...