Terminology

Gender Expression

The way in which a person expresses their gender identity, typically through their appearance, dress, and behavior.

Gender Identity

A person's perception of having a particular gender, which may or may not correspond with their birth sex.

Gender Non-Conforming

A person whose gender identity or gender expression does not conform to socially defined male or female gender norms.

Gender Conforming

A person whose gender identity or gender expression conforms to a socially defined male or female gender norms.

Cis-Gender

A person whose gender identity corresponds with that person’s biological sex assigned at birth.

Trans-Gender

A person whose gender identity does not correspond to that person’s biological sex assigned at birth:

Genderfluid

A person whose gender identity or gender expression is not fixed and shifts over time or depending on the situation.