Gender Affirming Care Flashcards
1
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Misgendering
A
referring to someone, especially a trans using a word, which does not correctly reflect the gender with which they identify
2
Q
Gender Expression Presentation
A
How gender is externally expressed, not limited to dress, maneuvers, or behaviors
3
Q
Gender Identity
A
One’s own internal sense/interpretation of their gender. May not conform to gender expression/ assigned sex
4
Q
Sex
A
Assignment and classification of people based on a combination of their physical anatomy, chromosomes, and or hormones at birth
5
Q
Deadnaming
A
Referring to someone by their birth name rather than their chosen name
6
Q
AFAB/AMAB
A
Assigned female at birth/ assigned male at birth
7
Q
Why is this important?
A
- Caring for the whole person
- unique healthcare needs
- mental health
