| Biological sex |
sex as directed by genetic factors, that then determine downstream sex-differentiating biological processes |
| Recorded sex |
sex recorded at time of birth based on physiological and anatomical sex characteristics; has also been referred to as natal sex or assigned sex |
| Transgender |
an umbrella term that describes an individual who does not identify or exclusively identify with their recorded sex |
| Cisgender |
term describing an individual who identifies with the gender that is consistent with their recorded sex |
| Gender |
the behavioral norms for each sex that emerge at the population level, driven by a combination of biological, social, and cultural influences |
| Gender identity |
the relation of an individual to gender norms that is most consistent with that individual’s feelings, perspectives, and behaviors |
| Gender expression |
the way in which an individual shows their gender identity through physical appearance, behavior, and interests |
| Sexual orientation |
a component of an identity that includes a person’s sexual and emotional attraction to another person, as well as the behavior and/or social affiliation that may result from this attraction |
| Non-heterosexuality |
an encompassing sexual identity term for those who are not strictly heterosexual |
| Gender variance |
the discrepancy between an individual’s gender identity and the gender typical of their recorded sex |
| Sexual and gender minorities (SGM) |
an encompassing term for people who are not heterosexual and/or not cisgender |
| Stakeholder |
an individual who has an investment in a group and is affected by their involvement in the group |
