self-identified
Labeled by oneself
Self-identified describes how someone characterizes themselves, particularly regarding identity categories like gender, race, ethnicity, or political affiliation: a self-identified conservative, self-identified Native Americans.
The term acknowledges that the classification comes from the person rather than external assessment or official documentation.
It can carry skeptical undertones, implying the identification might be questionable or unverified.
Social identity category
- pronounsNoun substitutes
- ethnicityShared cultural heritage group
- sexualityErotic nature and preferences
- orientationPosition relative to surroundings
race · nationality · heritage · ancestry · religion · culture · community · affiliation
Done by choice
- chosenSelected from alternatives
- personalRelating to one's self
- subjectiveBased on personal perspective
- introspectiveExamining one's own mind
gender
Social identity category
- pronounsNoun substitutes
- ethnicityShared cultural heritage group
- sexualityErotic nature and preferences
orientation · race · nationality · heritage · ancestry · religion · culture · community · affiliation · label
voluntary
Done by choice
- chosenSelected from alternatives
- personalRelating to one's self
- subjectiveBased on personal perspective
introspective · agency · empowerment · authenticity · coming-out
self-identifiedascribed
Assigned to a source
imposed · assigned · labeled · designated · attributed
self-identifiedverified
Confirmed as accurate
confirmed · certified · authenticated · validated · documented
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