![]() ![]() However, physicians should remember that all individuals possess a gender identity and that the process of becoming aware of it is an important part of the psychosocial development of a child. The topic of gender identity is often discussed merely in terms of dysfunction, and the diagnosis of gender identity disorder is a known phenomenon in both children and adults. In order to understand gender identity development and related issues, definitions must be emphasized for clarity. Assessing the acquisition of this congruity, or recognizing incongruity (resulting in gender-variant behavior), is important in the developing child. In most individuals, gender identity, gender expression, and gender role are congruous. If he deviates from those norms, then his gender expression may be demonstrating a role that is not typically male, regardless of his gender identity. His gender expression in this instance, however, is masculine only if he demonstrates his culture's typically male characteristics in behavior, dress, and/or mannerisms. His gender role might carry the expectation to wear a particular type of clothing or behave in a particular manner. A variety of combinations of these factors may occur, and can change over time.įor example, if a person considers himself a male and is most comfortable referring to his personal gender in masculine terms, then his gender identity is male. Thus the gender expression may be atypical or unusual for the culture as well. Further, for those with a gender identity that is not easily defined by a culture, for example a gender fluid or non-binary type of identity, the gender role (perceived "norms") for that identity may not exist in explicit terms. This expression can be seen on a continuum, and in most cases allows for a degree of individual variation, but this depends on the culture and level of acceptance for transgression of expectations. The relationship between gender identity and role is mitigated by gender expression, which is the manner in which an individual manifests a gender identity. Gender identity, as it develops, is self-identified, as a result of a combination of inherent and extrinsic factors gender role, on the other hand, is demonstrated within society by a set of expected behaviors or characteristics for a given gender. A gender role is usually determined by a culture or community, and may have rigid or loose definitions depending on the approach by the community for rules placed upon any gender categories. This conception is intimately related to a perceived gender role this is defined as a presentation (typically within an external context) that reflects a given gender identity. Gender identity is defined as a personal conception of oneself as male, female, both, or neither. It is ultimately the result of a person's relation to their society's understanding of gendered groups. Gender, while associated with sex, is a separate aspect of an individual. Gender as a term has often been conflated with sex at times these terms have been used interchangeably. Gender identity, gender expression, and gender role
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