Gender Identity: Understanding the Concept
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O que é identidade de gênero?

  • A percepção interna e pessoal de ser homem, mulher ou outro (correct)
  • A característica física de alguém
  • A visão social de como alguém se apresenta
  • A expectativa social de como alguém deve se comportar
  • Quais são os componentes da identidade de gênero?

  • Papel de gênero, identidade de gênero e sexo biológico
  • Expressão de gênero, papel de gênero e identidade de gênero
  • Sexo biológico, expressão de gênero e papel de gênero (correct)
  • Sexo biológico, identidade de gênero e papel de gênero
  • Qual é o termo para quando a identidade de gênero de alguém não se alinha com o sexo atribuído ao nascimento?

  • Non-binary
  • Transgender (correct)
  • Genderqueer
  • Cisgender
  • Quais são os fatores que influenciam a identidade de gênero?

    <p>Hormônios, estrutura cerebral e fatores sociais</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Por que é importante reconhecer e respeitar a identidade de gênero?

    <p>Para reduzir a discriminação e promover a inclusão</p> Signup and view all the answers

    O que é Agender?

    <p>Quando uma pessoa não tem uma identidade de gênero</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Gender Identity

    Definition

    • Gender identity refers to a person's internal, personal sense of being a man, a woman, or something else
    • It is a person's perception of themselves as male, female, or non-binary

    Components of Gender Identity

    • Biological sex: anatomical and physiological characteristics associated with being male or female
    • Gender expression: the way a person presents their gender to the world through behavior, clothing, and appearance
    • Gender role: the social and cultural expectations associated with being male or female

    Types of Gender Identity

    • Cisgender: when a person's gender identity aligns with the sex they were assigned at birth
    • Transgender: when a person's gender identity does not align with the sex they were assigned at birth
    • Non-binary: when a person's gender identity does not fit into the traditional male/female categories
    • Genderqueer: when a person's gender identity is a combination of male and female or is neither male nor female
    • Agender: when a person's gender identity is the absence of gender or a neutral gender

    Factors Influencing Gender Identity

    • Hormones: exposure to certain hormones in the womb can influence gender identity
    • Brain structure: research suggests that there may be differences in brain structure between cisgender and transgender individuals
    • Social and cultural factors: gender identity can be shaped by societal expectations and cultural norms

    Importance of Recognizing and Respecting Gender Identity

    • Reducing discrimination: recognizing and respecting gender identity can help reduce discrimination and marginalization of transgender and non-binary individuals
    • Improving mental health: accepting and affirming a person's gender identity can improve their mental health and well-being
    • Promoting inclusivity: recognizing and respecting gender identity can help promote inclusivity and diversity in society

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