Bruce Jenner To Caitlyn Research Paper

In the world we live in today, seeing topics arise that involve the topic of gender identity are normal to us. It isn't such an out of the ordinary subject as it was a few decades ago. Today we see these males and females that choose to transform into the opposite sex without having to “hide” it like they used to. The transition from Bruce Jenner to Caitlyn is a popular one that we see today because more and more people are becoming aware that transsexualism really does exist, especially because of Caitlyn’s celebrity status. But why is it that these individuals find it difficult to come out as transexual? It all starts the second they are born and their parents make the decision to label them as a male or as a female, something I believe isn't …show more content…
Parents who choose the gender of the chid at childbirth instantly dress them in the colors corresponding to male or female. Parents and family even buy gifts for a certain gender even before birth! Like the issue with the toys, buying a child clothes specifically made for one gender traps the child into being a male or female. For example, the child may be identifying themselves as a male but their parents are dressing them in nothing but dresses and girly clothes, forcing them to be female. The same issue occurs with males identifying themselves as female. I believe that just like the child identifies themselves as male or female, they should be able to choose whatever clothing they'd like to wear. The parent should also provide their child with clothes geared towards both male and females. Many clothing lines now make it easier for the parent to find gender neutral clothing. “These clothing lines work to combat the gender norms that seem so pervasive in kids' wardrobe options by offering pinks and purples for both boys and girls, as well as designs with trucks, dinosaurs, planets and other traditionally "boy-ish" images for girls” (Bologna