Doorn et al. In this study the strength of both subsystems are related to transvestism, transgenderism, transsexuality and the meaning of crossdressing. Transvestism, transgenderism and transsexuality are on one continuum, there are no exact cutting points. Transgenderism can be best understood as follows. The masculine and feminine subsystems are about equally strong.
Gender transposition is stronger than gender dysphoria.
Usually, as a result, there is an oppression of the 'girl within'. As a consequence there is an obsessive preoccupation with being a woman. Transgenderists want to live as a woman, but there is no strong aversion against being a male. In sexual fantasies too they choose for the feminine role.