GENDER IDENTITY
Gender Identity
Gender identity is a persons internal perception of their gender. It is not the same as a persons sex assigned at birth, which is typically based on physical characteristics. Gender identity is a spectrum, and people can identify with any gender on this spectrum, including masculine, feminine, both, neither, or somewhere in between.
Supporting Gender Identity
- Use the person's correct name and pronouns.
- Be respectful of the person's clothing choices.
- Educate yourself about gender identity.
- Be an ally. Speak up against discrimination and violence against transgender and genderqueer people.