: Transgender and gender-nonconforming individuals are increasingly visible in mainstream fashion media. For example, model Nyle DiMarco has been featured in publications like Paper and Nylon Guy .
: Historical documents like Female Mimics International document the long history of trans and cross-dressing performers in entertainment, such as the "mahoos" of Hawaii. Scientific Research (Incidental Mentions) Power Play in Nylons and Heels 03 - Flickr shemales in black nylon
: Research like "Solidarity in the Centerfold" explores how adult publications once served as vital social safety networks for transgender people, providing both community connection and visibility. such as those found on TransReads
: Academic papers, such as those found on TransReads , analyze cross-dressing and sex-changing as "highly variable social processes." These studies often trace the "femaling career path" and move beyond clinical models to explore identity. such as the "mahoos" of Hawaii.