Below are some of the terms most widely used to describe gender identities. Many originated in medical, academic or activist settings, which might not encompass all perspectives. The terms are fluid, changing meanings over time, and used differently by different communities. A term that pleases one person may offend another. When in doubt, it’s best to ask what term(s) a person prefers.

Gender identity

How one identifies; a person’s innate, deeply felt psychological identification as a woman, man, both, neither, or somewhere in between. Your gender identity … More