Examiner.com – Matt Kailey – Transgender Issues Examiner
A frequently asked question: If you were always male inside, why did you have to “learn” male behaviors when you transitioned? Wouldn’t that just come naturally?
Not necessarily. Socialization is a powerful force, and the social aspects of transition can be just as complex as the physical aspects.
It’s true that some trans people intentionally reject attempts at socialization into their expected gender, or they are simply unable to comply with the gender roles assigned to people of their birth sex.