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| − | '''Gender''' generally is a emotional feeling that someone has about themselves in terms of gender. Some gender identities include the traditional male and female. However not everyone falls within the gender binary.There are many forms of non-binary genders. [[physical sex]] refers to their body type and physical characteristics. Gender expression refers to | + | '''Gender''' generally is a emotional feeling that someone has about themselves in terms of gender. Some gender identities include the traditional male and female. However not everyone falls within the gender binary.There are many forms of non-binary genders. [[physical sex]] refers to their body type and physical characteristics. Gender expression refers to how they engage in behavior or dress in ways socially associated with masculinity or femininity. When a persons gender identity corresponds with a person's [[physical sex]], they are considered [[Cisgender|cisgendered]]. When the physical sex and gender differ, they may identify as [[transgender]], gender variant, or [[genderqueer]]. |
If the person is physically [[Intersexuality|intersex]], the line for transgender is blurred significantly. It can be thought that any gender an intersex person identifies with could be considered cisgender. | If the person is physically [[Intersexuality|intersex]], the line for transgender is blurred significantly. It can be thought that any gender an intersex person identifies with could be considered cisgender. | ||
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Gender generally is a emotional feeling that someone has about themselves in terms of gender. Some gender identities include the traditional male and female. However not everyone falls within the gender binary.There are many forms of non-binary genders. physical sex refers to their body type and physical characteristics. Gender expression refers to how they engage in behavior or dress in ways socially associated with masculinity or femininity. When a persons gender identity corresponds with a person's physical sex, they are considered cisgendered. When the physical sex and gender differ, they may identify as transgender, gender variant, or genderqueer.
If the person is physically intersex, the line for transgender is blurred significantly. It can be thought that any gender an intersex person identifies with could be considered cisgender.
Common Gender identity Labels Include:
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