Module 4: Gender, Sexual Orientation, and Identity Flashcards
define sex
- the biological distinction between male and female
- what is between your legs
- based on chromosomes (XX, XY, or other)
define primary sex characteristics
- characteristics someone is born with
- male: penis, scrotum, testicles
- female: vulva, vagina, uterus, ovaries
define secondary sex characteristics
- characteristics that develop after puberty
- both sexes: hair growth in the pubic and axillary regions
- male: deeper voice, facial hair, enlarged penis and testicles, more musculature
- female: breasts, wider hips, elevated voice, darker hair due to estrogen
define intersex
- not XX or XY chromosomes
- DNA isn’t exclusively male or female
- may not be able to visually identify sex at birth
define gender
- the social and psychological characteristics associated with being female or male
- what is between your ears
- how you feel about yourself and how you identify
define LGBTQIA+
an acronym for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, questioning/queer, intersex, asexual/ally
how many people are LGBTQIA+
10%
is being transgender an identity or sexual orientation
identity
how many people are intersex
- 1.5%
- many may not know they are
define gender identity
the psychological state of viewing yourself as a girl or a boy and later as a woman or a man
define cis-gender
having the same gender identity as your sex
how do people usually communicate their gender identity to others
through their clothing or mannerisms
define androgyny
a gender identity that isn’t exclusively male or female
define transgender
an umbrella term for anyone whose biological sex is not aligned with the person’s sense of self or gender identity
what percent of people are transgender (based on estimates)
0.25-1%