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Gender identity considers the psychology of an individual rather than their biological sex assigned at birth. When that mental concept aligns with one's physiology, that person is described as cisgender. When there's a mismatch, gender dysphoria may be experienced and that person, today, would be considered transgender. Some cultures accepted transgressing gender lines, letting people live their lives and serve their communities, whether as a 'third option' (like two-spirited people) or as the other side of a binary.
Gender also works as a social construct, determining what the social norms are for how people dress and behave. Traditionally in Western society, this existed as a binary: i.e. do you wear pink and play with dolls, or do you wear blue and play with trucks? However, even with that binary, what has been considered appropriate has changed with history. A masculine man in the 18th century would dress up in heels, hosiery, colorful clothing, and a wig, none of which would be considered masculine a century later. The feminist movement has deliberately strived to expand what is considered feminine, as well, from voting to working outside the home.
Cisgender people are not necessarily immune to dysphoria, either. Cis women seeking breast augmentations and cis men seeking testosterone supplements or taking Viagra-type drugs are arguably seeking gender-affirming care, not unlike a transgender person doing the same.
This link opens in a new windowGender identities should not be confused with sexual orientation (e.g. asexual, bisexual, gay, lesbian, pansexual, queer).
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Genders, Cultures, and Literacies : Understanding Intersecting Identities by
This volume brings together leading scholars in their fields who offer much needed and wide-ranging perspectives on the intersections of genders, cultures, and literacies. As incidents of racial and gender aggression grow in number and in global attention, it is essential to understand how racial and gender identities and their expressions interplay and influence literacy development and practice. Contributors examine how social identities intersect and are expressed in literacy practices across an array of school and out-of-school settings and discuss how gender and race are represented in individuals'multimodal practices. Chapters address such topics as the literacy practices of incarcerated fathers of color, Black girls'literacies, Indigenous students'cultural literacies, the writing practices of Latinx women for identity representation, and more. Ideal for scholars in literacy studies, gender studies, and cultural studies, this volume is a necessary and original update to the ways cultural, racial, and gender identities are viewed in current educational and sociocultural climates.
The End of Gender by
International sex researcher, neuroscientist, and columnist Debra Soh debunks popular gender myths in this research-based, scientific examination of the many facets of gender identity. Is our gender something we're born with, or are we conditioned by society? In The End of Gender, neuroscientist and sexologist Dr. Debra Soh uses a research-based approach to address this hot-button topic, unmasking popular misconceptions about the nature vs. nurture debate and exploring what it means to be a woman or a man in today's society. Both scientific and objective, and drawing on original research and carefully conducted interviews, Soh tackles a wide range of issues, such as gender-neutral parenting, gender dysphoric children, and the neuroscience of being transgender. She debates today's accepted notion that gender is a social construct and a spectrum, and challenges the idea that there is no difference between how male and female brains operate. The End of Gender is a conversation-starting work that will challenge what you thought you knew about gender, identity, and everything in between. Timely, informative, and provocative, it will arm you with the facts you need to come to your own conclusions about gender identity and its place in the world today.
What Even Is Gender? by
Debates about gender are everywhere. Is it an inner identity, a biological fact, or an oppressive system? Should we respect it or resist it? What Even Is Gender? shifts the conversation in a fresh direction, arguing that these debates rest on a shared mistake: the idea that there is one thing called'gender'that both sides are arguing about. The authors distinguish a range of phenomena that established vocabulary often lumps together. This sheds light on the equivocations and false dichotomies of'gender'talk, and how they deny many of us the tools to make our needs, experiences, and concerns intelligible to others or even to ourselves. The authors develop a conceptual toolkit that helps alleviate the harms that result from the limitations of familiar approaches. They propose a pluralistic concept of'gender feels'that distinguishes among our experiences of diverse facets of gendered life. They develop a flexible approach to gender categories that reflects the value of self-determination. And they suggest that what we need is not one universal language of gender but an awareness of individual variation and a willingness to adjust to changing contexts and circumstances. A bold and thought-provoking approach to thinking about gender, What Even Is Gender? will be of great interest to those in philosophy, gender studies, sociology, and LGBTQIA+ studies.
Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity by
Sexual orientation and gender identity are separate, distinct parts of people's overall identity. Equality and freedom from discrimination are human rights belonging to all people, however, lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans, gender diverse and intersex (LGBTI) people experience harassment and hostility in many areas of everyday life. Under recently enacted Australian law it is illegal to discriminate against a person on the basis of sexual orientation, gender identity and intersex status. Same-sex couples are now also protected from discrimination under the definition of 'marital or relationship status'. This book explores issues involving sexual orientation, gender diversity and intersex status; and explains what equality means for people who are often subjected to misunderstanding and homophobia.
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