Final answer:
The statement is false. Being a transvestite, which is often included in the broader category of being transgender, does not equate to being homosexual. Transgender individuals can have any sexual orientation.
Step-by-step explanation:
The statement 'the typical transvestite is usually homosexual' is false. Transgender individuals, including those who are transvestites or cross-dressers, may have any sexual orientation. The term transgender describes individuals who identify with behaviors and characteristics that are different from their biological sex. This identity does not imply any specific sexual orientation such as homosexuality, bisexuality, or heterosexuality. Cross-dressing is often a form of self-expression or personal style and does not necessarily indicate a person's sexual orientation or gender identity.
A transgender person's gender identity is different from their sex assigned at birth. For example, a transgender woman is someone assigned male at birth but identifies and lives as a woman. These experiences do not inherently correlate with being homosexual. The process of transitioning may include changes in physical appearance or characteristics to be more aligned with a person's gender identity, yet their sexual orientation is a separate aspect of their identity.