Cross-dressers are one of many groups in the LGBTQ community that express its core values: pride, diversity, individuality, and sexual identity. Introduced in 1911 by the activist Edward Carpenter, the term cross-dressing refers to the act of wearing clothing associated with the opposite sex. In 1976, it officially replaced the outdated Latin term transvestism, which had been used since the beginning of the 20th century by the psychiatric community to describe what it deemed a “psychological disorder". Although present in human behavior since ancient times, in the last two centuries cross-dressing has predominantly served those seeking to avoid military service, participate safely in demonstrations, and for religious practices. Today, cross-dressing is no longer considered taboo and individuals of all ages are exercising their freedom of self-expression to abolish dated social standards with courage, dignity and pride