I'm happy for you! I know this is probably a very scary time, but there is so much hope and help out there for people who are dealing with their gender identity. Even if it is hard for your parents at first, it is your happiness.
You have to life a life that feels authentic for you, and there is nothing wrong with that whatsoever. I can't tell you how they will react but don't assume that it will be negative. If it is a negative reaction, remember that there are so many resources and so many people out there who want to help you.
I cant really gove you an answer,but what I can give you is a way to a solution, that is you have to find the anglde that you relate to or peaks your interest. A good paper is one that people get drawn into because it reaches them ln some way.As for me WW11 to me, I think of the holocaust and the effect it had on the survivors, their families and those who stood by and did nothing until it was too late.