cisGN

cisGN refers to a gender identity where an individual's gender identity aligns with the sex they were assigned at birth. The term is a combination of "cisgender" and "gender not-specified." It is used to describe individuals who do not identify as transgender, intersex, or non-binary, and whose gender identity is in accordance with the sex they were assigned at birth.

The prefix "cis" is derived from Latin, meaning "on the same side." Therefore, cisgender means that a person's gender identity is the same as the sex they were assigned at birth. For example, someone assigned male at birth who identifies as a man is cisgender. Similarly, someone assigned female at birth who identifies as a woman is cisgender.

The "GN" in cisGN stands for "gender not-specified." This signifies that the term is inclusive and does not require further specification beyond the alignment with the sex assigned at birth. It acknowledges that individuals may not wish to elaborate on their gender beyond this basic alignment.

The concept of cisGN is part of a broader understanding of gender identity, which includes transgender, non-binary, and other identities. It serves to clearly define and acknowledge the experiences of the majority of the population whose gender identity aligns with their sex assigned at birth, without implying a default or normativity in a way that erases other identities. It is a neutral descriptor used in discussions about gender.