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'''Gender identity''' is a term referring to the way an individual experiences their identity in relation to societal and cultural norms and expectations regarding [[gender]]. This can include deeply-held inner feeling of whether one is [[female]], [[male]], [[Androgyne|both]], or [[Non-Binary|neither]] (including [[Agender|genderlessness]], [[xenogender]] etc.) An individual's gender identity is an internally held identity and is not seen by others. |
'''Gender identity''' is a term referring to the way an individual experiences their identity in relation to societal and cultural norms and expectations regarding [[gender]]. This can include deeply-held inner feeling of whether one is [[female]], [[male]], [[Androgyne|both]], or [[Non-Binary|neither]] (including [[Third Gender|third genders]], [[Agender|genderlessness]], [[xenogender]] etc.) An individual's gender identity is an internally held identity and is not seen by others. |
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For most individuals, their gender identity matches their physical traits and [[AGAB|assigned gender at birth]], but it’s important to know that these concepts are independent and can be different for each individuals. |
For most individuals, their gender identity matches their physical traits and [[AGAB|assigned gender at birth]], but it’s important to know that these concepts are independent and can be different for each individuals. |
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While gender presentation is often thought of as being an indication of one's gender identity, that is not always the case. For example, a [[woman]] may present [[Androgynous|androgynously]] or [[Masculine|masculinely]], or a [[Non-Binary|non-binary]] individual may present masculinely or [[Feminine|femininely]]. Individuals whose gender presentations do not align with their actual gender are known as [[Gender Non-Conforming|gender non-conforming]]. Some individuals may change their gender presentation from day to day or along with their gender identity. |
While gender presentation is often thought of as being an indication of one's gender identity, that is not always the case. For example, a [[woman]] may present [[Androgynous|androgynously]] or [[Masculine|masculinely]], or a [[Non-Binary|non-binary]] individual may present masculinely or [[Feminine|femininely]]. Individuals whose gender presentations do not align with their actual gender are known as [[Gender Non-Conforming|gender non-conforming]]. Some individuals may change their gender presentation from day to day or along with their gender identity. |
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[[Pronouns]] and [[Name Alignments|names]] are also forms of gender presentation, and so do not necessarily correlate with an individual's gender identity or other aspects of their gender. |
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== Gender Identity vs. Gender Alignment == |
== Gender Identity vs. Gender Alignment == |
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[[Gender Alignment|Gender alignment]] is an aspect of [[gender]] referring to the way a [[Non-Binary|non-binary]] individual's gender may intersect with the [[gender binary]]. |
[[Gender Alignment|Gender alignment]] is an aspect of [[gender]] referring to the way a [[Non-Binary|non-binary]] individual's gender may intersect with the [[gender binary]]. |
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== Gender Identity vs. Pronouns == |
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Since [[pronouns]] are commonly gendered, the pronouns one uses are often utilized as a way to identify the gender identity. Because of this, using the wrong pronouns, intentionally or accidentally, is one of the most common forms of misgendering. [[Transgender]] individuals often change pronouns along with names as part of their transition. |
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Despite this, not everyone goes by pronouns that align with their gender identity. Pronouns are a form of gender presentation and are related to one's gender in the same way clothing, hair, and other physical characteristics are related to one's gender. Pronouns may show a relation to one's gender, and comfort or discomfort with a given pronoun set may be an indication of one's gender, but pronouns do not have to correspond to one's gender. Some individuals are [[Pronoun Non-Conforming|pronoun non-conforming]] as a form of gender non-conformity. Anyone of any gender can use any pronouns. |
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== Gender Identity vs. Gender Modality == |
== Gender Identity vs. Gender Modality == |
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Revision as of 17:41, 9 May 2022
Gender identity is a term referring to the way an individual experiences their identity in relation to societal and cultural norms and expectations regarding gender. This can include deeply-held inner feeling of whether one is female, male, both, or neither (including third genders, genderlessness, xenogender etc.) An individual's gender identity is an internally held identity and is not seen by others.
For most individuals, their gender identity matches their physical traits and assigned gender at birth, but it’s important to know that these concepts are independent and can be different for each individuals.
Gender Identity vs. Gender Presentation
Gender presentation or gender expression is an aspect of gender referring to how an individual's appearance and behavior is categorized by society in relation to the genders recognized in that culture.
While gender presentation is often thought of as being an indication of one's gender identity, that is not always the case. For example, a woman may present androgynously or masculinely, or a non-binary individual may present masculinely or femininely. Individuals whose gender presentations do not align with their actual gender are known as gender non-conforming. Some individuals may change their gender presentation from day to day or along with their gender identity.
Pronouns and names are also forms of gender presentation, and so do not necessarily correlate with an individual's gender identity or other aspects of their gender.
Gender Identity vs. Gender Alignment
Gender alignment is an aspect of gender referring to the way a non-binary individual's gender may intersect with the gender binary.
Gender Identity vs. Gender Modality
Gender modality refers to the correspondence (or lack thereof) between one's assigned gender at birth and one's actual gender identity. The two primary and most well known gender modalities are cisgender and transgender. However, those are not the only possible modalities one can have.