In most countries around the world, national identity documents such as passports and identification cards play a vital role in establishing one's legal identity. These documents typically contain a...
What is Legal Recognition?
Legal recognition refers to the process through which individuals who identify as neither male nor female can have their gender recognized on official documentation such...
The word "gender" refers to the socially constructed characteristics of masculinity and femininity that are associated with biological differences between men and women. These differences include...
We will explore how modern societies can learn from Indigenous cultures that have traditionally acknowledged more than two gender identities. These cultures provide valuable insights into the...
The intersection between spirituality and gender identity is often seen as a place where people can express themselves fully without fear of judgment or censure.
It also creates potential...
Throughout history, humans have struggled with how to approach one another's gender identities in terms of language and behavior. This struggle has led to conflicts between individuals and groups...
Research funding for gender identity has been an increasingly important issue in recent years.
There are several challenges that limit the amount of resources available to support this area of...
The issue with binary categorization is that it does not accurately represent reality. Legal systems have been built around the idea of two genders - male and female - but this concept has many...
Social stigma can have significant consequences for individuals seeking employment, particularly those who belong to marginalized groups such as people of color, women, LGBTQ+ individuals, and...
The most recent U.S. Census Bureau report released on June 16, 2022 revealed that there were approximately 14 million Americans who identified themselves as LGBTQ+, which was an increase from...