There is no more transgender people now than there ever was before however it is more open and known about now...alot of people now feel comfortable with 'coming out' and letting people know they are transgender whereas before not many knew about it and it was highly frowned apon.
I think the US.
You're thinking of transgender people, not gay people. Gay people do not "become a girl" unless they are also transgender. Transgender people can be gay, straight, or anything else.For more information about the hormones that Transgender women take, click here.
Yes, transgender people exist.
Transgender people are not made. It is something you will be born with.
Most transgender people who undergo transition use hormones.
People don't like the transgender thing
People are either born transgender or their not.
Yes, transgender is real. There are both transgender women and transgender men. People who feel that their gender assignment of birth is at odds with who they are do exist.
Unless she keeps her transition in the closet, it's probably not going to happen. Some day, it won't matter, but for now, it's a topic of discussion among people.
There are more than 300 FAQ about Transgender on WikiAnswers.
There are many notable transgender people both alive and dead. Some of the most famous transgender individuals would be Amanda Lepore and Amanda Milan.
Yes, there is still a long way to go, but progress is being made.