non-cisgender
Not assigned-gender aligned
Non-cisgender describes anyone whose gender identity differs from the sex they were assigned at birth—the opposite of cisgender.
The term encompasses transgender, nonbinary, genderqueer, and other gender identities.
It functions as an umbrella category: The study surveyed non-cisgender participants about their healthcare experiences.
Sometimes hyphenated, sometimes not.
Outside male-female categories
- genderqueerOutside the two-category system
- genderfluidVariable gender identity
- agenderHaving no gender identity
- bigenderTwo-gender identity
androgynous · two-spirit · transmasculine · transfeminine · intergender · transman · transwoman · enby
Active support for marginalized
- acceptanceConsent to receive
- equalitySame status for all
- inclusionBeing made part
- representationDepiction or likeness
safe space · anti-discrimination · visibility · solidarity · intersectionality · pride · LGBTQ+ · affirmation
Noun substitutes
- they/themGender-neutral singular pronouns
- neopronounsNewly created personal pronouns
- honorificsRespectful name additions
- misgenderApply wrong pronouns
Change from one state
- coming outRevealing one's identity
- deadnameRejected former legal name
- misgenderingIncorrectly identifying someone's gender
- passingMoving by or temporary
hormone therapy · binding · tucking · chosen name · questioning · closeted · self-discovery · affirmation
nonbinary
Outside male-female categories
- genderqueerOutside the two-category system
- genderfluidVariable gender identity
- agenderHaving no gender identity
bigender · androgynous · two-spirit · transmasculine · transfeminine · intergender · transman · transwoman · enby
allyship
Active support for marginalized
- acceptanceConsent to receive
- equalitySame status for all
- inclusionBeing made part
representation · safe space · anti-discrimination · visibility · solidarity · intersectionality · pride · LGBTQ+ · affirmation · awareness
pronouns
Noun substitutes
- they/themGender-neutral singular pronouns
- neopronounsNewly created personal pronouns
- honorificsRespectful name additions
transition
Change from one state
- coming outRevealing one's identity
- deadnameRejected former legal name
- misgenderingIncorrectly identifying someone's gender
passing · hormone therapy · binding · tucking · chosen name · questioning · closeted · self-discovery · affirmation · authenticity