cissukupuolisiin

The term "cissukupuolisiin" is a Finnish neologism that combines the English prefix "cis-" (meaning on the same side, or from the same) with the Finnish word "sukupuolinen" (meaning sexual or gender-related). Therefore, "cissukupuolisiin" translates roughly to "cisgender-related" or "pertaining to cisgender people."

In Finnish transgender and gender studies contexts, "cissukupuolisiin" is used to refer to individuals who are not transgender. This means a cisgender person is someone whose gender identity aligns with the sex they were assigned at birth. For example, if a person was assigned male at birth and identifies as male, they are cisgender. Similarly, if a person was assigned female at birth and identifies as female, they are also cisgender.

The term is often employed in discussions that distinguish between cisgender and transgender experiences. It serves to create a parallel or contrasting category when discussing gender identity and experiences. The use of "cissukupuolisiin" allows for a more precise language when exploring the spectrum of gender identities and the societal implications surrounding them, without implying that cisgender is a default or superior gender identity. It is a linguistic tool that helps to acknowledge and categorize the majority of the population whose gender identity aligns with their sex assigned at birth, in relation to the transgender community.