The majority of us have spent our lives hiding from society. Judgement is a difficult process for which it comes far to easily for the "Budweiser" crowd.
Change is the one thing that all of us wrestle with. While we may jet about the country changing employment, for the most part, as we get older it becomes more difficult to give up what we have come to believe is our home and base from which we seek comfort.
Gender issues are coming to the forefront in many Universities today. UCLA offers classes on the subject and addresses issues such as ours along with a variety of other gender based community issues.
Stepping out into the public limelight, holding our breath and breast, waiting to see if someone notices us, that can be devastating. On the other hand, if we dress conservatively, as most women do, all other things being equal, we should be okay.
The exception is the "full-back" women. For some, they will never be in a physical way, appealing in this role. I have seen several women of late that fit this requirement and I am sure it is difficult for them in a society bent on "thinness." For which, I am blessed at 6' and 148lbs. I look like a local girls team basketball player for the local University.
So, it is how you see yourself and how you present yourself that will make the difference.
, but I consider myself an artist too, so its what we do. (I'm also somewhat of an actress, but that's a story for another day).