Matching Pairs Common TerminologyOnline version Commonly encountered terms related to transgender identity by Allison Carter 1 Sex 2 Gender identity 3 Sexual orientation 4 Gender 5 Gender Dysphoria 6 Transition 7 Transgender 8 Cisgender 9 Gender expression 10 Gender Fluid An umbrella term for individuals whose gender identity and/or gender expression differ from what is typically associated with the sex they were assigned at birth Individuals who identify with the gender that was assigned to them at birth How one chooses to express one's gender identity through behavior, clothing, hairstyle, voice, etc. Non-specific term referring to the process of altering one's birth sex; may include one or all of the following: personal, medical or legal changes. An individual's sense of being female, male or something else; it is internal, and not necessarily visible to others The classification of a person as male or female (can be thought of as biological) A non-binary gender identity; experiences different gender identities at different times The current DSM-V diagnosis that replaced "Gender Identity Disorder" in 2013 Who an individual is physically, spiritually and emotionally attracted to The beliefs, feelings and behaviors that a specific culture attributes to individuals based on their perceived sex
