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Transvestite fiction.

N Buhrich, N McConaghy

    The Journal of Nervous and Mental Disease
    |December 1, 1976
    PubMed
    Summary
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    This study analyzes fiction from the Australian journal Feminique, revealing common themes that often diverge from the actual experiences of transvestites. The findings highlight discrepancies between fictional portrayals and lived realities.

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    Area of Science:

    • Psychology
    • Sociology
    • Gender Studies

    Background:

    • Transvestism literature, particularly fiction, has often presented themes not reflective of lived experiences.
    • Previous analyses have identified recurring fictional themes within transvestite literature.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To analyze fictional themes in the Australian transvestite journal Feminique.
    • To compare these fictional themes with previously identified themes and the reality of transvestite experiences.

    Main Methods:

    • Review of nonscientific literature on transvestism.
    • Content analysis of fiction published in Feminique since its inception.
    • Comparison of identified fictional themes with prior research and reported transvestite realities.

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    Main Results:

    • Fictional narratives in Feminique exhibit a high degree of thematic similarity.
    • These fictional themes significantly contrast with the documented realities of transvestite individuals.
    • The study identifies specific recurring fictional themes within the analyzed material.

    Conclusions:

    • Fictional portrayals of transvestism in Feminique may create a distorted public perception.
    • Understanding the divergence between fiction and reality is crucial for accurate representation.
    • Further research is needed to explore the impact of such fictional narratives.