Gender - key terms

Question 1

Define biological sex

Answer 1

An indiviudals biological status as male or female based on anatomy, chromosomes, reproductive organs, hormones. Assigned at birth.

Question 2

Define gender

Answer 2

Members of a particular group (male or female), refers to a persons sense of/feeling and expression of their masculinity or femininity.

Question 3

Define typical gender

Answer 3

Your gender matches your biological sex

Question 4

Define atypical gender

Answer 4

Your gender doesn’t match your biological sex

Question 5

Define binary

Answer 5

A choice of two states - male or female

Question 6

Define non-binary

Answer 6

Gender cannot be divided into two distinct categories (male or female), many other identities exist

Question 7

Define gender fluid

Answer 7

Not having a fixed gender. Gender changes over time in terms of an individuals expression (the way they look or behave), identity or both

Question 8

Define androgyny

Answer 8

Displaying a balance of masculine and feminine characteristics, external appearance of gender.

Question 9

Define transgender

Answer 9

A person whose gender does not correspond with their birth sex (identifying as a female, but born a male)

Question 10

Define masculinity

Answer 10

Characteristics that are traditionally associated with being male (dominance, strong, leader, problem solving, independent)

Question 11

Define femininity

Answer 11

Characteristics that are traditionally associated with being female (nurturing, expressive, gentle, submissive)

Question 12

Define gender dysphoria

Answer 12

A sense/feeling of unease, discomfort and confusion (conflict) that arises when a person feels that their gender does not match their biological sex. ​Gender dysphoria may lead to an individual beginning the process of becoming
transgender.