Title: Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity – SexInfo Online
Headings: Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity
Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity
Sex vs. Sexual Orientation
Sex
Sexual Orientation
Gender vs. Gender Identity
Gender
Gender Identity
Concluding Remarks
References

Content: rather, it is how a person feels and how they want to present themselves. 11 It is not uncommon for a person’s sex and gender identity to be different. A person whose gender and biological sex correlate is considered cisgender. A person whose gender does not align with their biological sex (i.e., an anatomical female identifying with the male gender) is considered to be transgender. 9 People who identify as being between genders or a mix of male and female may refer to themselves as genderqueer or gender fluid. 6 Individuals who feel they are neither a man nor a woman often refer to themselves as third gender. Some cultures recognize a third gender as part of their gender classifications. For example, in India, Hijra are third gender indivudials who are thought to have spiritual and religious importance and play critical roles in ceremonies and rituals. In addition, many indigenous cultures across the Americas recognize a third gender known as the Two-Spirit or Llamana, who also fulfill traditional ceremonial roles in society. Cisgender individuals are traditionally seen as having more privilege in today’s society due to their gender identity aligning with society’s expectations of gender.