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* '''[[binarism]]'''. Discrimination against [[ethnicity and culture|ethnic groups and cultures]] that recognize non-binary genders, based on the sexist belief that there are only two genders ([[nonbinary erasure]]). | * '''[[binarism]]'''. Discrimination against [[ethnicity and culture|ethnic groups and cultures]] that recognize non-binary genders, based on the sexist belief that there are only two genders ([[nonbinary erasure]]). | ||
* '''[[binary genders|binary gender]]'''. A gender identity that fits neatly into only one of the two genders in a gender binary system. | * '''[[binary genders|binary gender]]'''. A gender identity that fits neatly into only one of the two genders in a gender binary system. | ||
* '''[[binding|binder]]'''. An undergarment that a person can wear to make their chest look flat. [[Transgender men]] wear these so they have a male body shape, if they haven't had [[surgery]] to that effect. Some | * '''[[binding|binder]]'''. An undergarment that a person can wear to make their chest look flat. [[Transgender men]] wear these so they have a male body shape, if they haven't had [[surgery]] to that effect. Some nonbinary people wear these to flatten breast tissue. | ||
* '''biological boy'''. A less correct term for an AMAB person, which see. | * '''biological boy'''. A less correct term for an AMAB person, which see. | ||
* '''biological girl'''. A less correct term for an AFAB person, which see. | * '''biological girl'''. A less correct term for an AFAB person, which see. | ||
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* '''bottom surgery'''. In the transgender community, euphemism for any gender-validating [[surgery]] on a transgender person's reproductive organs or genitals. | * '''bottom surgery'''. In the transgender community, euphemism for any gender-validating [[surgery]] on a transgender person's reproductive organs or genitals. | ||
* '''boydyke'''. A person who identifies as a lesbian woman, and has a masculine gender expression.<ref name="hans" /> | * '''boydyke'''. A person who identifies as a lesbian woman, and has a masculine gender expression.<ref name="hans" /> | ||
* '''boy mode'''. In transgender and nonbinary communities, this means using [[clothes]] and other [[gender cues]] in order to be read as a male. Example usage: "I had to go to the interview in boy mode" or "Today was my first day going boy mode in public." | |||
* '''[[butch]]'''. A masculine gender identity or expression, which some see as a non-binary gender. | * '''[[butch]]'''. A masculine gender identity or expression, which some see as a non-binary gender. | ||
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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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