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 ¹ .

Example Sentences

The University of Texas System confirmed it was reviewing all its courses across nine universities that discuss “gender identity.”

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Plus there were bitter rows over gender identity.

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Many college campuses offer students and staff the opportunity to use bathrooms that align with their gender identity.

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Release statements, post notices, call for change, subsidize talks and other efforts to demonstrate our commitment to students regardless of gender identity.

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More important, still, is that the roommate’s — or anyone’s — gender identity is irrelevant to the crime at hand.

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