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TRAVESTI [5 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2024-01-03
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Psychology
- Sociology
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- cross-dresser
1, record 1, English, cross%2Ddresser
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- transvestite 2, record 1, English, transvestite
correct, obsolete, pejorative
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A person who permanently or occasionally presents a gender expression different from the one associated with their usual gender. 3, record 1, English, - cross%2Ddresser
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
cross-dresser: Some people consider the term "cross-dresser" outdated and derogatory. Most people who would once have identified as such now generally identify as non-binary or transgender. 3, record 1, English, - cross%2Ddresser
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Psychologie
- Sociologie
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- travesti
1, record 1, French, travesti
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- travestie 2, record 1, French, travestie
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Personne qui, de manière permanente ou occasionnelle, présente une expression de genre différente de celle qui est associée à son genre habituel. 3, record 1, French, - travesti
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Certaines personnes considèrent les termes «travesti» ou «travestie» comme désuets et péjoratifs. La plupart des personnes qui se seraient autrefois identifiées comme telles s’identifient aujourd’hui généralement comme non binaires ou transgenres. 3, record 1, French, - travesti
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Psicología
- Sociología
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- travesti 1, record 1, Spanish, travesti
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Persona, generalmente hombre, que se viste y se caracteriza como alguien del sexo contrario. 1, record 1, Spanish, - travesti
Record 2 - internal organization data 2006-12-19
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Penal Administration
- Sexology
- Sociology of the Family
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- touch visit
1, record 2, English, touch%20visit
correct, verb phrase
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
We understood [that] we were supposed to have access to a touch visit like the rest of the detainees, who are criminals [...] They have the right to touch visits three days a month or every two weeks. 1, record 2, English, - touch%20visit
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Touch. A particular sensation conveyed by means of physical contact. 2, record 2, English, - touch%20visit
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Administration pénitentiaire
- Sexologie
- Sociologie de la famille
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- recevoir de visite intime
1, record 2, French, recevoir%20de%20visite%20intime
proposal
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Le fait de permettre à un personne détenue dans un établissement pénitentiaire de recevoir la visite de son partenaire dans un endroit strictement aménagé à cet effet afin de satisfaire leurs désirs intimes. 1, record 2, French, - recevoir%20de%20visite%20intime
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Un ex-détenu, récemment libéré, revendique en justice le droit de visite intime à l'un de ses anciens compagnons de cellule, un travesti, avec qui il a eu une liaison pendant un an et demi. 2, record 2, French, - recevoir%20de%20visite%20intime
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2000-12-13
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Clothing (General)
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- fancy dress
1, record 3, English, fancy%20dress
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
- costume 2, record 3, English, costume
correct
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A set of clothes in such a style, as worn in a play or at a masquerade. 2, record 3, English, - fancy%20dress
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Vêtements (Généralités)
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- travesti
1, record 3, French, travesti
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
- déguisement 2, record 3, French, d%C3%A9guisement
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Déguisement pour une mascarade, un bal masqué. 3, record 3, French, - travesti
Record 3, Key term(s)
- costume
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 1992-10-28
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Festivals, Carnivals and Social Events
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- fancy-ball 1, record 4, English, fancy%2Dball
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
- fancy dress ball 2, record 4, English, fancy%20dress%20ball
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
a ball at which persons are wearing costumes and often masks. 1, record 4, English, - fancy%2Dball
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Festivals, carnavals et fêtes
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- bal masqué
1, record 4, French, bal%20masqu%C3%A9
masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
- bal travesti 1, record 4, French, bal%20travesti
masculine noun
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 1992-09-03
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Psychology (General)
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- cross-dress
1, record 5, English, cross%2Ddress
correct, verb
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
[To wear] the clothes of the other gender. 2, record 5, English, - cross%2Ddress
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The label [travestism] is reversed for those who derive sexual pleasures from such cross-dressing and have no desire to change their anatomicals. 2, record 5, English, - cross%2Ddress
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Psychologie (Généralités)
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- travestir
1, record 5, French, travestir
correct, see observation, verb
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Se déguiser pour prendre la tenue normale de l’autre sexe. 2, record 5, French, - travestir
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
travestisme : Le transsexuel se distingue du travesti en ce qu'il ne tire pas de satisfaction érotique de son habillement selon le sexe opposé. Il n’ investit pas ses organes génitaux alors que le travesti en tire du plaisir. 3, record 5, French, - travestir
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
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