It was an art form. In our society, we're not there. We like our roles to be very distinct, and we like sex and gender to go together. For many they are not the same. Sex is biology.
Gender is expression.
For a man expressing gender in a feminine manner, she said, life can be difficult. Men are still going by what's expected traditionally. They're providers, strong, upholders of the religious theme in families. The norms for men and women still are very strong, especially in the South. To go against the stereotype takes courage.