>>712832274
>Trying to turn it into a choice instead of a fact is unproductive.
I don't believe so. Most of the people we're talking about wouldn't feel comfortable with the labels or treatment you're describing. In fact, a lot of people identify exactly as you describe and then find themselves longing.
>>712832376
Most people probably don't feel the exact same way you do either. Often people feel pride in their presentation, "normal" or not.
>>712833089
It's still a fringe thing. Isn't the statistic still less than 2%? It's just become more accepted and portrayed. Which also increases the amount of people who are vocally defensive, which I imagine is what you mean by irritating.
Regardless, the cultural norms existed because most people didn't have to think about it. They were either comfortable or didn't have an attachment.