A Contribution to the Study of Gender Identity

These flashcards cover key vocabulary terms and definitions from the lecture notes on gender identity.

Gender Identity

The sense of knowing to which sex one belongs, representing a person's self-image as male or female.

Sexual Identity

An ambiguous term that may refer to an individual's sexual activities or fantasies, not clearly defined in terms of gender.

Core Gender Identity

A fundamental awareness of being male or female that remains unchanged throughout life.

External Genitalia

The visible anatomical parts of the genital structure, which signal and contribute to one's gender identity.

Biological Force

A hidden, unmeasurable influence that plays a role in the development of gender identity, as asserted by Freud.

Intersexed Persons

Individuals with genetic or constitutional abnormalities in their external genitalia or secondary sex characteristics.

Anatomy and Physiology

The bodily structures and functions influencing gender identity development.

Parental Influences

Attitudinal factors from parents, siblings, and peers that affect the establishment of a child's gender identity.

Cross-Gender Identification

The phenomenon where individuals feel they belong to the opposite gender despite anatomical and societal expectations.

Masculinity and Femininity

Cultural and social definitions of male and female behaviors, attitudes, and traits.