Jamie was born male but self-identifies as a woman. In order to make her body look more feminine, she had surgery and took female hormones in order to make her body look more feminine. Jamie is a(n) ________ woman.

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Transsexual refers to someone who has physically transitioned from one sex to another. In this case, Jamie was born male and underwent surgery and hormone therapy to transition to a female body. The term transgender encompasses a broader spectrum of gender identity and expression, and includes those who may not necessarily undergo medical interventions. Intersexed refers to individuals who are born with physical sex characteristics that do not fit typical male or female categories. Bisexual refers to someone who is attracted to both males and females.

Jamie Was Born Male but Self-Identifies as a Woman