Basic knowledge about "Gender Identity"
By Kana To help everyone reading this blog have a better understanding of and get acquainted with the new concept of gender, in this post, I’m going to explain the definition of “gender identity” and introduce you to the different types of gender identity that people identify with. First, the word “gender identity” refers to how someone understands and experiences their own gender and it may or may not correspond to their assigned sex at birth. Some people feel like they do not fit into the body they were born with or feel uncomfortable being referred to as either a male or a female based on their anatomy, which often prompts them to start exploring their gender identity to better understand themselves. Aside from the two genders “male” and “female”, which are the most recognized in our society, there are more than those two genders that people can identify with. Here are some of the terms and their definitions. 1. Agender: A person who does not identify themselves with or