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5 Stereotypes of Transgender People ........................................................... 47 Stereotyping People Who Defy Stereotypes .................................................... 48 Close-up: TGs on TV ............................................................................................ 48 Transgender ≠ Gay ................................................................................................ 50 Close-up: Transvestite versus Transsexual ....................................................... 51 6 Fighting Stereotypes ...................................................................................... 53 Close-up: Peer Pressure Fuels Stereotypes ..................................................... 54 “Metrosexuals” ....................................................................................................... 55 Rooting Out Hidden Stereotypes ........................................................................ 56 Series Glossary ................................................................................................... 57 Further Resources .............................................................................................. 63 Index ....................................................................................................................... 64

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