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Gender, by dictionary definition, is "the state of being male or female (typically used with reference to social and cultural differences rather than biological ones)". |
Gender, by dictionary definition, is "the state of being male or female (typically used with reference to social and cultural differences rather than biological ones)". |
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| + | Gender is where you feel you are on the gender spectrum. |
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Gender is what [[pronouns]] you want to be referred to by and what you want to be seen as. |
Gender is what [[pronouns]] you want to be referred to by and what you want to be seen as. |
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Gender is the way a person chooses to present themselves to others ([[Gender expression]]) |
Gender is the way a person chooses to present themselves to others ([[Gender expression]]) |
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| − | What [[Gender roles|gendered roles]] a person plays in dating, social |
+ | What [[Gender roles|gendered roles]] a person plays in dating, social situations, etc, although many people believe this has no relevance. |
== What is the difference between [[gender]] and [[sex]]? == |
== What is the difference between [[gender]] and [[sex]]? == |
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{{Main|Differences Between Gender and Sex}} |
{{Main|Differences Between Gender and Sex}} |
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| − | === 5- |
+ | === 5-Year-Old Answer === |
| − | Gender is if you feel you're a boy |
+ | Gender is if you feel you're a boy, girl, etc. Sex is what kind of body you have. |
| − | === High |
+ | === High School Answer === |
Gender is social. Sex is physical. Gender is what [[pronouns]] you want to be referred to by and what you want to be seen as. Sex is whether you have breasts, a penis, etc. |
Gender is social. Sex is physical. Gender is what [[pronouns]] you want to be referred to by and what you want to be seen as. Sex is whether you have breasts, a penis, etc. |
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| − | == Is gender the same as sexual |
+ | == Is gender the same as sexual orientation? == |
| − | No, Sexual orientation is who you are attracted to. Gender is who you are. |
+ | No, Sexual orientation is who you are attracted to. Gender is who you are. They are not related; any person can be of any gender and any sexuality. |
== What is the gender binary? == |
== What is the gender binary? == |
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The gender binary is [[male]] and [[female]]. While the binary is common is the west, some cultures have [[Third Gender|more than two genders]]. |
The gender binary is [[male]] and [[female]]. While the binary is common is the west, some cultures have [[Third Gender|more than two genders]]. |
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| − | == What is a non-binary gender == |
+ | == What is a non-binary gender? == |
{{Main|Non-binary}} |
{{Main|Non-binary}} |
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| − | a non-binary gender is a gender outside the binary. Depending who you talk to [[agender]], [[genderfluid]] and [[Androgyne]] can all be non-binary. But non-binary also includes things like [[Aporagender]], [[Maverique]] and [[Intergender]]. |
+ | a non-binary gender is a gender outside the binary. Depending who you talk to [[agender]], [[genderfluid]] and [[Androgyne]] can all be non-binary. But non-binary also includes things like [[Aporagender]], [[Maverique]] and [[Intergender]]. |
| − | == What is pocket gender == |
+ | == What is pocket gender? == |
{{Main|Pocket Gender}} |
{{Main|Pocket Gender}} |
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| − | Pocket Gender was coined on this wiki to mean a gender not (yet) recognized by the LGBT community. Most of them are listed on the [[Pocket Gender|pocket gender]] page but a few have pages of |
+ | Pocket Gender was coined on this wiki to mean a gender not (yet) recognized by the LGBT community. Most of them are listed on the [[Pocket Gender|pocket gender]] page but a few have pages of their own. |
== How can I find related projects? == |
== How can I find related projects? == |
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Revision as of 12:42, 13 October 2016
Why is this FAQ structured how it is
We have wide range of editors and readers, so sometimes one answer will not work for all our users. So this FAQ uses multiple answers to aid understanding.
What is gender?
Gender, by dictionary definition, is "the state of being male or female (typically used with reference to social and cultural differences rather than biological ones)".
Gender is where you feel you are on the gender spectrum.
Gender is what pronouns you want to be referred to by and what you want to be seen as.
Gender is how a person thinks of their own gender within themselves.(Gender identity)
Gender is the way a person chooses to present themselves to others (Gender expression)
What gendered roles a person plays in dating, social situations, etc, although many people believe this has no relevance.
What is the difference between gender and sex?
5-Year-Old Answer
Gender is if you feel you're a boy, girl, etc. Sex is what kind of body you have.
High School Answer
Gender is social. Sex is physical. Gender is what pronouns you want to be referred to by and what you want to be seen as. Sex is whether you have breasts, a penis, etc.
Is gender the same as sexual orientation?
No, Sexual orientation is who you are attracted to. Gender is who you are. They are not related; any person can be of any gender and any sexuality.
What is the gender binary?
The gender binary is male and female. While the binary is common is the west, some cultures have more than two genders.
What is a non-binary gender?
a non-binary gender is a gender outside the binary. Depending who you talk to agender, genderfluid and Androgyne can all be non-binary. But non-binary also includes things like Aporagender, Maverique and Intergender.
What is pocket gender?
Pocket Gender was coined on this wiki to mean a gender not (yet) recognized by the LGBT community. Most of them are listed on the pocket gender page but a few have pages of their own.
related projects are listed on our wikinode
What should I do if more questions?
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