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According to the America Psychological Association (A.P.A), transgender is a broad term for people whose gender identity is different from their birth sex. Gender identity is how people perceive themselves male, female, both or neither. Biological features such as genitals are assigned at birth; determine a person’s sex. However, other factors shape gender identity in a person’s life. They include genetics or biology, psychological and societal. In this essay, I will discuss these factors, how they affect gender roles; including the youth as its documented in My Secret Life. I will also explain the transitioning process from female to male as well as female to male and its complications. Finally, I will discuss on the public reactions to transgender, and what it means for the society.

Initially, there always been gender roles in society for sexes, male and female that are considered acceptable, appropriate or desirable. These roles are usually centered on the conceptions of femininity and masculinity. Masculinity is expressed with strength, aggression, and power; while femininity traits include sensitivity, gentleness, and compassion. With transgender, the gender expressions are different or opposite from their birth sex, and it has an impact on the transgender person, their family and the community.