gender identity

noun

1. a person's inner sense of being male, female, or another gender, usually developed during early childhood as a result of parental rearing practices and societal influences and strengthened during puberty by hormonal changes.

Sensitive Note

One's gender identity may continue to evolve over time and may diverge from the male/female gender division. See the usage note at gender ¹none.

Example Sentences

Now HUD officials say the agency will administer the law to prohibit discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation and gender identity.

From Washington Post

I mean, I generally don’t rely on gender identity politics to get things done.

From Washington Post

The governor noted to “GMA3” there were 67 femicide victims in Puerto Rico in 2020, but his order did not specifically reference sexual orientation and gender identity.

From Washington Blade

This legislation will make it clear that the United States is committed to protecting the human rights of all people, regardless of their sexual orientation or gender identity.

From Washington Blade

The government headed for the last eight years by Juan Orlando Hernández has blocked a gender identity law in the National Congress.

From Washington Blade

She quickly dismissed any notions that her gender identity was a barrier for entry for Republican support in her district.

From The Daily Beast

Gender Fluid- someone whose gender identity and presentation are not confined to only one gender category.

From The Daily Beast

Agender - Someone who does not identify with any sort of gender identity.

From The Daily Beast

Female to Male/ FTM- a trans person who was assigned female sex, and now lives as a man and has a masculine gender identity.

From The Daily Beast

Cis Male (see also Cis Man, Cisgender Male, Cisgender Man); a male who identifies as a man/has a masculine gender identity.

From The Daily Beast