The idea that gender is binary - male or female - has been challenged for decades.
People who identify outside of this binary are experiencing increasing discrimination and violence. This paper...
Read More
: Sexuality and identity the mental health impacts of gender nonconformity
Mental health professionals play an important role in supporting and helping transgender and gender diverse youth.
They must also exercise caution to avoid causing harm through unintentional...
Read More
: How trans youth benefit from affirming support while navigating complex issues
The concept of "body positivity" is one that has gained increasing prominence in recent years, particularly within feminist and fat activist circles. It refers to the idea that all bodies are...
Read More
: Sexuality body positivity and gender identity exploration: intersecting ideas for a more inclusive world
What is Intersectionality?
Intersectionality is a concept that emerged from the African American feminist movement in the United States in the late 1980s. It refers to the ways in which multiple...
Read More
: Intersectionality and gender diversity: exploring the impact on sexuality, intimacy, and relationships
Gender identity is an important aspect of human existence that refers to how individuals perceive themselves in relation to their own gender. This perception can be influenced by various factors such...
Read More
: How gender identity affects mental health and democratic freedoms
Gender stereotyping is the perception of what behaviors are appropriate for males versus females based on social norms. It can have negative effects on individuals' self-esteem, career choices, and...
Read More
: Sexualized dress codes: how school rules perpetuate harmful gender stereotypes
Most transgender individuals undergo some form of transition to align their physical appearance with their gender identity. This includes changing one's name and pronouns used to refer to them by...
Read More
: Transitioning to your true identity: understanding nonbinary names and pronouns
The term "gender" refers to the socially constructed roles, behaviors, activities, and attributes that society associates with males and females. Gender identity is an individual's sense of self as...
Read More
: Teaching about gender identity in school curricula: its significance for student development and academic performance
Online anonymity has become increasingly popular for many reasons. For some people, it allows them to explore their gender identity without fear of judgment from others, while for others, it is...
Read More
: How online anonymity can impact gender identity exploration: pros and cons
What is gender identity?
Gender identity refers to an individual's sense of self as male, female, non-binary, or something else entirely. It is usually formed during childhood but can change...
Read More
: Understanding gender identity: how society shapes intimacy and relationships