Intersectionality refers to how multiple forms of discrimination can overlap and compound one another, creating a unique set of experiences for individuals who identify with marginalized groups. One...
Embodiment is a complex and multifaceted process that involves both physical and psychological aspects. In the context of gender identity, it refers to how individuals experience and express their...
There is currently no consensus among researchers about the psychological, social, and bodily experiences of transgender people during the post‑transition phase, which begins when an individual...
What is trans identity?
Trans identity refers to the experience of identifying as a gender that differs from one's assigned gender at birth. This can include being identified as transgender,...
Trans embodiment is an act of challenging traditional views on gender identity and defying the normative expectations that society has placed upon it. It involves rejecting societal conventions and...
How do philosophical theories of selfhood and identity illuminate the lived experiences of transgender and gender-diverse individuals?
The concept of selfhood refers to an individual's sense of...
Queer education refers to teaching about queerness, which includes non-normative gender identities and sexual orientations that go beyond heterosexual and cisgender identities. For some countries,...
A person's identity is often perceived to be a fixed entity that has been determined since birth.
Some people may feel that their gender or sexual orientation has evolved over time. These...
Narratives about transgender athletes have become increasingly common in recent years, particularly as more people identify as non-binary or gender-nonconforming. These stories often center around...
The idea of a binary system for gender has been challenged by many people who do not identify themselves as either male or female, but instead experience their own unique form of selfhood that does...