gender identity
noun
a person's inner sense of being male or female, usually developed during early childhood as a result of parental rearing practices and societal influences and strengthened during puberty by hormonal changes.
Also called
core gender identity.
usage note for gender identity
One's
gender identity may continue to evolve over time and may diverge from the male/female gender division. See the usage note at
gender1.
Words nearby gender identity
gender binary,
gender dysphoria,
gender equality,
gender expression,
gender gap,
gender identity,
gender reassignment,
gender role,
gender-bender,
gender-blind,
gender-fluid
Medical definitions for core gender identity
gender identity
n.
A person's sense of being male or female, resulting from a combination of genetic and environmental influences.