Gender is defined as a classification of a noun or pronoun as feminine, masculine or neuter. This person may identify with multiple genders, no gender, andor with notions of gender outside of the mainstream. It is everpresent in conversation, humor, and conflict, and it is called upon to explain everything from driving styles to food preferences. All students have a gender, express that gender each day, and are affected by gender stereotypes. Gender parity or more accurately, sex parity is a numerical concept. Below is a guide to some of the topics and terms discussed in gender. The law is assumed to be gender neutral when in fact it may. Gender is much more complex than boys and girls, but not too complicated for students of any age to learn about.
The gender identity terms you need to know cbs news. Such an approach shows that the costs of womens marginalization. Gender identity terms and examples, lgbtq definitions. The sociology of gender and related knowledge sometimes uses lan. Our mission is to ensure that every member of every school community is valued and respected regardless of sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression. A persons gender expression may or may not be consistent with socially prescribed gender roles. Gender variant, gender diverse, or gender nonconforming. With the increased visibility of transgender, gender nonconforming, and. The 2015 gender dictionary from fluidity to skoliosexual. Those chapters will make more sense if the key terms used are clearly understood. Other terms for people whose gender identity falls outside the traditional gender binary include gender variant, gender expansive, etc.
Heteronormativity noun the assumption that everyone is heterosexual, and that heterosexuality is superior to all other sexualities. In the broadest terms, genderbased violence is violence that is directed at individuals based on their biological sex, gender identity, or perceived adherence to culturally defined expectations of what it means to be a woman and man, girl and boy. Being perceived by others as the gender you are aiming to present as. Depending on the context, these characteristics may include biological sex i. The social definitions of what it means to be male or female vary among cultures. If you know what you are talking about, say it with confidence and are able to show.
In other words, the fact that female speakers mirror each others contributions to talk, collaborate in the conarration of stories and in general use language for mutual support needs to be considered in terms of the construction of femininity. Gender is understood to be the set of cultural expectations surrounding biological sex. Historically, the terms sex and gender have been used interchangeably, but their uses are becoming increasingly distinct, and it is important to understand the differences between the two. Module 1 gender, gender concepts and definitions understanding key gender terms. Key gender concepts nderstanding gender and the key concepts is critical to being able to clearly articulate gender. Gender simple english wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. Definitions related to sexual orientation and gender diversity in. This is an umbrella term for persons who dont fit traditional gender norms and dichotomies. The space between, as defined by the human rights campaign, glaad. Baseline definitions of key concepts and terms unesco.
People who selfrefer with these terms may identify and present themselves as both or alternatively male and female, as no gender, or as a gender outside the malefemale binary. Oct 10, 2018 society typically tells us that there are two sexes, male and female, and that they align with two genders, man and woman. Dec 29, 2015 a gender identity label often used by people who do not identify with the binary of manwoman. The phrase gender identity originated as a psychiatric term, and is commonly used to protect transsexual or transgender employees, particularly those who transition. Definitions related to sexual orientation and gender diversity in apa documents terms related to sexual orientation and gender diversity have been defined in several apa documents. Of particular relevance related to womens work is the. Key terms and concepts in understanding gender diversity. Glossary of genderrelated terms compiled by josie christodoulou, august 2005 and updated by anna zobnina, august 2009 this glossary aims to contribute towards a general and clearer understanding of some of the frequently used terms and concepts in relation to gender. A term created by african american communities and used by some people of color who may view labels such as gay.
Gender is the range of characteristics pertaining to, and differentiating between, masculinity and femininity. An introduction to gender we are surrounded by gender lore from the time we are very small. According to the american psychiatric associations diagnostic and statistical manual of mental disorders dsm, the term which replaces gender identity disorder is intended to better. Key terms and concepts in understanding gender diversity and sexual orientation among students. Usually means maletofemale, maletowardfemale, femaletomale or femaletowardmale. Youth gender project a columbia foundation grantee. Oxaal with sally baden october 1997 revised the authors gratefully acknowledge support for the preparation of this report from the swedish.
It is commonly argued that biological differences between males and females determine gender by causing enduring differences in capabilities and dispositions. Unescos gender mainstreaming implementation framework. Gender identity is based on psychological and social factors, as well as biological attributes. Definitions related to sexual orientation and gender. Authors are strongly encouraged to explicitly designate information about the gender identities of the participants making up their samples e. Thats why we worked with glaad to compile a list of gender identity terms and their definitions so that maybe someone can find themself in one of these words, or their friends and allies can. Gender analysis a critical examination of how differences in gender roles, activities, needs, opportunities and rightsentitlements affect men, women, girls and boys in certain situations or contexts. An umbrella term used for individuals that broaden their own cultures commonly held definitions of gender, including expectations for its. Society typically tells us that there are two sexes, male and female, and that they align with two genders, man and woman. Gendermainstreaming is a process rather than a goal. Bornstein, a trans woman who finds gender deeply problematic, sums up this resistance nicely in her 1995 book title, gender outlaw.
A gender identity label often used by people who do not identify with the binary of manwoman. The wide set of characteristics that are constructed to distinguish between the two institutionally recognized sexes. Gender parity is often calculated as the ratio of femaletomale values of a given indicator. Sexual orientation and gender identity sogi terms and. The gender gap is the difference in any area between women and men in terms of their levels of participation, access to resources, rights, power and influence, remuneration and benefits. Abbreviation for men who have sex with men, a term used to describe men who engage in same. An adjective used to describe a person whose gender identity and gender expression.
Cisgender cisgenero a term for people whose gender identity andor expression fits. Glossary of gender terms and concepts equality means that males and females have equal rights,freedoms,conditions,and opportunities for realizing their full potential and for contributing to and benefiting from economic,social,cultural,and political. The law is assumed to be genderneutral when in fact it may. Genderqueer a person whose gender falls outside of typical cultural definitions of being either a man or a woman. Ones gender identity is ones innate sense of which gender and sex one belongs to. General terms for individuals who do not fit into traditional male and female gender categories. It will help you avoid stumbling through concepts when you are talking in front of an audience, writing, debating or being interviewed by the press. Gender based violence gender based violence gbv is an umbrella term for. Ask group 1 to discuss and define terms gender and.
Gender analysis examines the relationships between females and males and their access to and relative to each other. You can use glsens gender terminology visual to explain these basic gender terms. It recognizes the need to make the different social and economic experiences of men and women an. Learn vocabulary, terms, and more with flashcards, games, and other study tools. Efforts to integrate gender into existing institutions of the mainstream have little value for their own sake. Definitions related to sexual orientation and gender identity. It is commonly used for a persons sex male or female but this word only means someones biology body parts. Terms used to indicate the direction of a trans persons transition andor identification change. Gender 101 terminology and definitions english student services. Understanding key terms and concepts in gender and education is important for analysing policy and practice, designing programmes and establishing. Gender dysphoria clinically significant distress caused when a persons assigned birth gender is not the same as the one with which they identify. Gender offers an added layer of specificity when interpreting patterns or phenomena of human behavior.
Defining terms key words are highlighted throughout the text in bold. Gender parity concerns relative equality in terms of numbers and proportions of women and men, girls and boys. Similar to genderqueer and androgyne, these terms refer to gender variations other than the traditional, dichotomous view of male and female. The societal, institutional, and individual beliefs and practices that privilege cisgender. Gender refers to the roles and responsibilities of. It is apparent that when friends talk to each other in singlesex groups, one of the things that is being done is gender. Definitions of the word gender were collected from 7 participants, who also completed questionnaires designed to determine aspects of the usage of the words gender and sex. Glossary of gender and transgender terms fenway health. It is a word that is used to talk about how people put off masculine traits most people think of as male and feminine traits most people think of as female traits. Please know that all definitions and labels do not mean the same to all people.
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