Travesti (gender identity)

Travesti is a term used in some cultures to describe people who identify as a gender that is different from the one they were assigned at birth. Just like boys and girls have different toys, clothes, and expectations, some people feel more comfortable expressing themselves as a different gender than the one they were assigned at birth.

For example, imagine you were born a boy and everyone called you a boy, but you felt more comfortable and happy wearing dresses, doing your hair in a certain way, and being called a girl. This is what some people who identify as travesti feel.

It is important to understand that gender is a very personal experience and everyone has the right to express themselves in the way that makes them feel happy and comfortable. Travesti individuals often face discrimination for not fitting into traditional gender roles, and it is important to treat them with the same respect and kindness as anyone else.