Glossary of English gender and sex terminology: Difference between revisions

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This glossary of English gender and sex terminology shows actual language use. Unless a word is marked with a specific country, assume all these words may be used internationally, in any country where English is spoken.

This glossary's selection of words has a focus on nonbinary identities, and closely related subjects of gender non-conformity. This glossary also collects words about gender and sexuality, especially words used by or in reference to LGBT+ identities as well as intersex conditions, as these provide essential context, and often have an overlap with the main subject. The glossary includes psychiatric terminology as well as subcultural slang, and obsolete historical terms as well as very new words (neologisms). The words cover identity labels, gender-neutral pronouns, diagnoses, and political issues.

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 * '''DGAB'''. Short for Designated Gender At Birth. Most people are either Designated Female At Birth (DFAB) or Designated Male At Birth (DMAB).
 * '''[[drag]].''' A gender expression that is exaggerated for theatrical performance. Although usually cross-gender, and associated with the gay and lesbian communities, drag of any kind can be done by a person of any gender identity or sexual orientation. Drag kings make a performance out of masculinity. Drag queens make a performance out of femininity.
-* '''DSD''' (short for '''Disorder of Sex Development''' or '''Difference of Sex Development''')<ref name="DSD-HandbookForParents">{{Cite web |title=Handbook for Parents |author=Intersex Society of North America |work=DSD Guidelines |date=25 March 2006 |access-date=22 September 2021 |url= https://dsdguidelines.org/htdocs/parents/}}</ref><ref name="BiOrgGlossary">{{Cite web |title=Glossary |author= |work=Bi.org |date= |access-date=22 September 2021 |url= https://bi.org/en/glossary}}</ref> Any kind of [[intersex]] condition.
+* '''DSD''' (short for '''Disorder of Sex Development''' or '''Difference of Sex Development''')<ref name="DSD-HandbookForParents">{{Cite web |title=Handbook for Parents |author=Intersex Society of North America |work=DSD Guidelines |date=25 March 2006 |access-date=22 September 2021 |url= https://dsdguidelines.org/htdocs/parents/}}</ref><ref name="BiOrgGlossary">{{Cite web |title=Glossary |author= |work=Bi.org |date= |access-date=22 September 2021 |url= https://bi.org/en/glossary}}</ref> Any kind of [[intersex]] condition. Note: "DSD" terminology is controversial in the intersex community.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://4intersex.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/Talking-About-Intersex-on-Social-Media-Hashtag-and-Language-Guide.pdf|date=2018|title=Speak Up #4intersex: How to Speak the Language on Social Media}}</ref>
 * '''dyadic'''. A person whose body is not intersex. Synonyms: perisex, endosex.
 * '''[[Intersex#Dyadism|dyadism]]'''. The sexist belief that humans have only two sexes, either female or male, resulting in discrimination against intersex people.
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