Asked by Kristy McCormick on Jul 16, 2024
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Which term refers to a person who does not identify with the traditional genders of male or female but does identify with another category available in other societies?
A) transgender
B) genderqueer
C) gender fluid
D) third gender
Third Gender
(1) A person who does not identify with the traditional genders of “man” or “woman,” but identifies with a third gender; (2) the gender category available in societies that recognize three or more genders.
Genderqueer
A blanket term used to describe people whose gender falls outside of the gender binary; a person who identifies as both a man and a woman, or as neither a man nor a woman; often used in exchange with transgender.
- Discriminate between gender identity and gender expression, and fathom their roles within societal structures.
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Robert SanchezJul 16, 2024
Final Answer :
D
Explanation :
The term "third gender" refers to a person who identifies as a gender other than male or female, but this term is often culturally specific and not universally recognized. Other terms like transgender, genderqueer, and gender fluid may also be used to describe individuals who do not identify with traditional binary genders, but these terms may carry different connotations and meanings.
Learning Objectives
- Discriminate between gender identity and gender expression, and fathom their roles within societal structures.