; (B) a perception or belief, even if inaccurate, concerning the race, color, religion, sex (including sexual orientation and gender identity), or national origin, respectively, of the individual; and (C) in the case of race, traits historically associated with race, including natural hair texture and protective hairstyles. (2) Gender identity The term gender identity means the gender-related identity, appearance, mannerisms, or other gender-related characteristics of an individual, regardless of the individual’s designated sex at birth. (3) Including The term including means including, but not limited to, consistent with the term’s standard meaning in Federal law. (4) Natural hairstyles The term natural hair includes— (A) protective and natural hairstyles, which includes braids, locs, weaves, twists, afros; and (B) natural hair texture, which includes wavy, kinky, curl, and coily, and also the variation of texture in between. (5) Sex The term sex includes— (A) a sex stereotype; (B) pregnancy, childbirth, or a related medical condition; (C) sexual orientation or gender identity