Gender
Gender refers to the social and cultural roles, behaviors, expectations, and identities society attributes to individuals based on their biological sex.
Biological Sex
Biological sex refers to the physical and physiological characteristics that differentiate individuals as male, female, or intersex based on reproductive organs, chromosomes, and hormones.
Gender Identity
Gender identity is an individual’s deeply-felt sense of being male, female, or non-binary, which may or may not align with the sex assigned at birth.
Gender Expression
Gender expression is the way individuals communicate their gender identity to others through external means, including clothing, hairstyle, speech patterns, and body language.
Gender Roles
Gender roles refer to the set of behaviors, activities, and qualities that society deems appropriate for individuals based on their perceived gender.
Gender Stereotypes
Gender stereotypes are oversimplified and generalized beliefs or expectations about the typical characteristics, behaviors, and roles associated with each gender.
Gender Binary
The gender binary is the classification system that categorizes gender into two distinct and opposite categories: male and female. This system often fails to acknowledge or accommodate non-binary or gender-diverse individuals.
Gender Equality
Gender equality seeks to ensure fair treatment, rights, opportunities, and access to resources for all individuals, regardless of their gender identity or expression.
Gender Dysphoria
Gender dysphoria is a psychological condition in which an individual experiences significant distress or discomfort due to a mismatch between their gender identity and the sex assigned at birth.