Cisgender

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A person whose gender identity matches the sex they were assigned at birth.

Definition of Cisgender: The term used to describe people whose gender identity matches the sex they were assigned at birth.
Gender identity: One's personal sense of their own gender, separate from biological factors such as sex chromosomes or hormones.
Gender expression: The way in which a person expresses their gender identity through behavior, clothing, and other outward signs.
Biological sex: The physical state of being male or female, based on genetic, anatomical, and hormonal characteristics.
Sexual orientation: A person's romantic or sexual attraction to people of the same or different gender.
Transgender: People whose gender identity differs from the sex they were assigned at birth.
Gender dysphoria: A condition in which a person experiences distress or discomfort because their gender identity does not match the sex they were assigned at birth.
Gender non-conforming: People who express their gender identity in ways that do not conform to traditional gender norms.
Cissexism: Prejudice and discrimination against people who are not cisgender.
Intersectionality: The concept that different forms of oppression and discrimination, such as those based on race, gender, sexuality, and class, intersect and interact with each other.
Pronouns: The words used to refer to a person, such as he/him, she/her, or they/them.
Allyship: The act of supporting and advocating for people who face discrimination and oppression, such as LGBTQ+ individuals.
Coming out: The process of revealing one's LGBTQ+ identity to others.
Gender roles: The social expectations and behaviors associated with being male or female in a particular culture or society.
Gender stereotypes: Broad assumptions about how people of a particular gender should behave or appear, often based on limited or inaccurate information.
Masculine cisgender: A person who identifies as male and expresses traditional masculine traits and characteristics.
Feminine cisgender: A person who identifies as female and expresses traditional feminine traits and characteristics.
Androgynous cisgender: A person who identifies as both male and female or neither and expresses a gender expression that is a blend of masculine and feminine traits.
Tomboy cisgender: A person who identifies as female but expresses a more masculine gender expression, such as wearing more masculine clothing.
Girly-boy cisgender: A person who identifies as male but expresses a more feminine gender expression, such as wearing makeup, dresses, or other traditionally feminine clothing.
Non-binary cisgender: A person whose gender expression does not conform to the traditional binary of male or female but still identifies as cisgender.
Straight-passing cisgender: A person who identifies as cisgender and is perceived by others as straight, meaning they are attracted to the opposite gender.
Gender-nonconforming cisgender: A person whose gender expression is not aligned with traditional societal norms of masculinity and femininity.
"Cisgender is a term used to describe a person whose gender identity corresponds to their sex assigned at birth."
"The word cisgender is the antonym of transgender."
"The prefix cis- is Latin and means on this side of."
"The term cisgender was coined in 1994."
"The term entered into dictionaries starting in 2015."
"As a result of changes in social discourse about gender."
"Yes, the term has been and continues to be controversial."
"Cisnormativity is the presumption that cisgender identity is preferred or normal."
"Cissexism refers to bias or prejudice favoring cisgender people."
"Cisgender describes someone whose gender corresponds with their assigned sex, while transgender refers to individuals whose gender identity differs from their assigned sex at birth."
"No, the term cisgender was coined in 1994, just like transgender."
"The prefix cis- is Latin and means on this side of."
"Yes, the term entered into dictionaries starting in 2015."
"Yes, the term has been and continues to be controversial."
"Cisnormativity presumes that cisgender identity is preferred or normal."
"Cissexism refers to bias or prejudice favoring cisgender people."
"The word cisgender is the antonym of transgender."
"Yes, changes in social discourse about gender have influenced the acceptance and understanding of cisgender."
"Related concepts are cisnormativity and cissexism."
"Cisnormativity is the presumption that cisgender identity is preferred or normal, while cissexism denotes bias or prejudice favoring cisgender people."