genusidentitet

Genusidentitet, often translated as gender identity, refers to an individual's internal sense of being male, female, both, neither, or somewhere else along the gender spectrum. This is distinct from sex assigned at birth, which is typically based on visible biological characteristics. Gender identity is a deeply personal and subjective experience.

For many people, their gender identity aligns with the sex they were assigned at birth; these individuals are often referred to as cisgender. For others, their gender identity differs from their sex assigned at birth; these individuals may identify as transgender. The term transgender is an umbrella term that encompasses a wide range of gender identities.

Gender identity is not necessarily binary; it can be fluid, non-binary, or agender, meaning a lack of gender. Understanding and respecting an individual's stated gender identity is a fundamental aspect of inclusivity. Pronouns, such as he/him, she/her, or they/them, are often used to reflect a person's gender identity. The journey of understanding and expressing one's gender identity can vary significantly from person to person.