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gender identity

 

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Noun gender identity has 1 sense
  1. gender identity - your identity as it is experienced with regard to your individuality as male or female; awareness normally begin in infancy and is reinforced during adolescence
    --1 is a kind of
    identity, personal identity, individuality

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Gender Identity

Definition: Gender identity refers to a person's deeply-felt sense of their own gender, which may or may not align with the sex they were assigned at birth.

Senses and Usages:

Sense 1: Personal Identification

In this sense, gender identity relates to an individual's deeply-held perception and identification of their own gender, whether it is male, female, or non-binary.

Example Sentence: Sarah's gender identity aligns with her assigned female sex at birth; she identifies as a woman.

Sense 2: Social and Cultural Constructs

In this sense, gender identity encompasses the roles, behaviors, and expectations society and culture assign to individuals based on their perceived gender.

Example Sentence: Society's expectations based on gender identity often lead to stereotyping and discrimination against individuals who do not conform to traditional gender roles.

Sense 3: Gender Dysphoria

In a medical context, gender identity is used in reference to the distress or discomfort an individual may experience when their assigned sex at birth does not align with their gender identity.

Example Sentence: People experiencing gender dysphoria may seek professional support to align their physical appearance with their gender identity through transitioning.

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