Brendan,a high school student,wishes that he had been born a girl and named Brenda.Brendan has not told this to anyone out of fear of rejection and wishes he "felt" more like a boy.Brendan's feelings are likely the result of which of the following?

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Brendan's feelings suggest that he may be experiencing internalized transphobia, which is the internalization of negative societal attitudes and beliefs about transgender individuals. The fear of rejection and the desire to "feel" more like a boy could be a result of societal pressure to conform to traditional gender roles and identities.

Brendan,a High School Student,wishes That He Had Been Born a Girl