Frances was born female,but has always thought of herself as a male.She started to dress as a male,cut her hair,and insisted on being called Frank.Which sociological term identifies Frank?

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Frank identifies as a gender that differs from the sex they were assigned at birth, which is the definition of being transgendered. Option A, transsexual, typically refers to individuals who undergo medical procedures to physically transition to a different sex. Option B, mixed gendered, is not a commonly used term in sociology. Option D, cross-gendered, does not accurately capture the experience of gender identity that Frank describes.

Frances Was Born Female,but Has Always Thought of Herself as a Male.She