genders Flashcards
A person primarily emotionally,physically,and/or sexually attracted to members of the opposite sex.Also known as straight.
heterosexual
A term used to describe a person primarily emotionally,physically ,and/or sexually attracted to members of the same sex/gender
homosexual
A person who lives as a member of a gender other than that expected based on sex assigned on birth
transgender
The type of sexual,romantic,
emotional/spiritual attraction one feels for others
sexual orientation
A person who takes action to support and respect gender identities
ally
The external display of one’s gender,through a combination of dress,demeanor,social behavior,and other factors
gender expression
A person who fluctuates between traditionally woman and man
bigender
A person whose gender identity and biological sex assigned at birth allign
cisgender
Having a lack of(or low level of) sexual attraction to others and/or a lack of interest or desire for sex or sexual partners
asexual
Transform their bodies hormonally and surgically to match their inner sense of gender/sex
transsexual
A medical term used to refer to the chromosomal,hormonal,and anatomical characteristics that are used to classify an individual as female or male
biological sex
A person emotionally,physically,and/or sexually attracted to male/men and females/women.
bisexual
Someone whose gender presentation aligns with society’s gender-based expectations.
gender normative
An individual who does not experience sexual attraction unless they have formed a strong emotional connection with another individual.
demisexual
The idea that there are only two genders,male/female
gender binary
A person who actively works to end intolerance,educate others,and support social equality for a marginalized group.
advocate
The internal perception of an one’s gender,and how they label themselves.
gender identity
A person who experiences sexual,romantic,physical,and/or spiritual attraction for members of all gender identity’s/expressions.
pansexual
