key term - Gender Identity Development

Definition

Gender identity development refers to the process through which individuals come to understand and define their own sense of gender, including their internal sense of being male, female, or another gender identity.

Related terms

Gender Role Socialization: The process by which individuals learn and internalize societal expectations and norms regarding appropriate behaviors for males and females.

Gender Dysphoria:

A psychological condition where an individual's assigned gender at birth does not match their true gender identity, causing distress or discomfort.

Gender Stereotype: Generalized beliefs or assumptions about the characteristics, roles, and behaviors associated with males or females in a particular society.