Cisgender
Cisgender
Cisgender (pronounced /sɪsˈdʒɛndər/) is a term used in the field of Gender Studies to describe individuals whose gender identity matches the sex they were assigned at birth.
Etymology
The term 'cisgender' has its roots in the Latin prefix 'cis-', meaning 'on this side of', which is the opposite of 'trans-', meaning 'across from' or 'on the other side of'. The term was coined to differentiate from Transgender individuals, whose gender identity differs from the sex they were assigned at birth.
Related Terms
- Gender Identity: A person's internal, deeply held sense of their gender.
- Transgender: An umbrella term for people whose gender identity differs from the sex they were assigned at birth.
- Gender Dysphoria: A condition where a person experiences discomfort or distress because there's a mismatch between their biological sex and gender identity.
- Gender Nonconforming: A term used to describe some people whose gender expression is different from conventional expectations of masculinity and femininity.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Cisgender
- Wikipedia's article - Cisgender
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