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Gender identity is the deep and prevailing sense about who you are, as to whether you are a man/boy or a woman/girl. It stems from the most basic parts of who you are inside, and it has nothing to do with choice or what genitals you have.
It is gender identity which drives people to take hormones and alter their genitalia with surgery. They don't transition to become the "other sex," but because at a certain level, they are already that "other sex." They need to be treated by others in a way consistent with who they have always been inside. The need to transition has nothing to do with libido nor any sexual urges. A good number of transsexual persons are of the asexual orientation. That is ironic when the sex industry spreads the notion that people with transsexualism are promiscuous, when they have a similar or lower sex drive as that of the identified gender.
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What does gender identity crisis mean?
A gender identity crisis occurs when an individual experiences uncertainty or distress about their gender identity, where they may question or struggle to understand their own sense of gender. This can involve feelings of confusion, discomfort, and a disconnect between one's assigned gender at birth and their internal sense of self. People in this situation may seek support, therapy, or exploration to better understand and come to terms with their gender identity.
What is my gender identity?
I can't determine your gender identity as it is personal and unique to you. It's important to explore your feelings and thoughts around gender to better understand and define your identity. It may be helpful to seek support from a therapist or counselor who has experience working with gender identity.
A persons sense of being male or female is his or her gender?
gender identity
What is the significance of gender and identity in the art world?
what is the significance of gender in childhood what is the significance of gender in childhood
What are the biological determinants of gender identity?
There is no quantifiable evidence of any biological determinants in the development of gender identity, only speculation and hypothesis.
When Sandra Bem discusses androgyny is she talking about gender role or gender identity?
Both, gender roles will influence gender identity. the expectations that are place on specific genders which will consequently create the stereotypical gender roles will influence an individual's gender identification. So androgynous individuals who identify with both masculine and famine stereotypical behaviors and "roles" will be more flexible in their gender identity.
What is the gender of stepfather?
The gender of a stepfather can be either male or female, depending on the individual's gender identity.
Does Amazon offer its employees diversity training covering gender identity?
No. They offer diversity training covering sexual orientation, but not gender identity.
Why is the incidence of gender identity disorders unknown?
Because of widespread social disapproval of surgical gender reassignment, researchers do not know the true prevalence of gender identity disorders in the general population.
What is the core gender identity?
In layman's terms, it is one's personal sense of identification as male or female. Gender Identity was a medical term originally used to describe sex reassignment surgery to the public. For more information on Gender Identity you can check out Wikipedia. gender identity can be Male Female or something else there are many different 'other' possibilities the more common terms are androgyne genderqueer nuter & 3rd gender.
What has the author Jacqueline Hogan written?
Jacqueline Hogan has written: 'Gender, race and national identity' -- subject(s): Race, Gender identity, Ethnicity
What is the difference between gender and sex?
Sex is the actual genitalia you are born with, and that classifies you as male or female. Gender may be more your internal identity and the role you play in life. Many use the terms interchangeably. Some may use the term gender to avoid the confusion that occurs between using the word sex to mean body parts and using it to mean sexual intercourse. Persons with transsexualism use the word sex to refer to the body, and gender to refer to who they are. The term gender as they use it can further be split into gender identity and gender role (or gender expression). Gender identity would be what you feel like inside, who you are, and what natural interests you would have. Gender role is all the little rules and culture related to gender which comes from society. This distinction helps to settle a seeming contradiction between feminists and persons with transsexualism. Feminists say gender (role) is not destiny, while persons with transsexualism say that gender (identity) is destiny. So the feeling of who you are might be inborn, but how you live in society in regards to your gender is certainly not inborn.
