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Title: Tough stance on those who mimic opposite sex
Post by: Natasha on May 26, 2008, 11:53:59 AM
Tough stance on those who mimic opposite sex

Link (http://www.thenational.ae/article/20080525/NATIONAL/711363205/1010&profile=1010)
5/26/2008

"Cross-dressers, or "the third sex" as they are often called, cause
confusion for teachers, parents and pupils. The practice of dressing
as a member of the opposite sex is particularly evident in all-male
schools, but in girls' high schools "boyat" – an Arabic slang term –
is becoming increasingly commonplace."