In this video clip, you will see Angela talk about her past career and interests when she was David. Note that while living as a man, David’s life was decidedly masculine. Angela’s “wife” accompanies her into the garage where an old car is stored that David used to work on. Interestingly, Angela reports that when she began the transition to become a female, her former male interests and hobbies seemed to fade away.

David’s daughter also talks about some of the feelings she has been experiencing as her father has become a woman.

David underwent surgery in a Montreal hospital to have his male genitals removed and reformed into female-like structures.

Please watch the following video clip and answer the corresponding follow-up questions.

Changing Genders

1			One of the particularly interesting aspects of Angela’s experience has been her loss of formerly male interests. How does she explain this, and what do you think about the explanation?
2			How do you think you would feel and react if your partner, or one of your parents, announced a change of gender?