Chastity , transitioning to male , to be known as Chaz . He is longtime gay - rights activist . ` ` Transitioning '' is either social or medical condition , how he wants to be known .
Chastity Bono transitioning to male , will be known as Chaz . Bono is longtime gay-rights activist . `` Transitioning '' is either social or medical transition , how person wants to be viewed .