gendermasc

GenderMasc is a self-descriptor used in some LGBTQ+ communities to indicate a gender identity that aligns with masculine gender attributes or roles. It is a way for individuals to express that their internal sense of gender is masculine, which may or may not correspond to traditional male gender assigned at birth.

GenderMasc is about identity, not appearance. Individuals who identify as gendermasc may choose masculine clothing or presentation, but that is not a requirement; conversely, someone might present masculinely without using the label.

The term appears mostly in online communities, personal bios, and some survey instruments. It lacks a standardized definition, with meanings differing across communities and individuals.

Alternatives include phrases like "masculine-aligned gender" or "masculine-identifying." The lack of consensus can hamper data collection and social understanding, though proponents say it enables more precise self-description for people who do not identify fully with binary male or female categories.

Related topics include gender identity, nonbinary, transgender, masculine, gender expression, and queer identities.