Misgendering
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Introduction
Misgendering is something that can happen to anyone regardless of gender. Cisgender and transgender people both sometimes face this issue - though it is generally a more common issue amongst transgender people.
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General Information
Misgendering is when someone is gendered incorrectly. This can be done intentionally (when done by someone who knows the correct gender of the target) or unintentionally (when the target does not pass well enough for others to correctly interpret their gender). The most common way an individual can be misgendered is via the incorrect pronouns.
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Additional Resources
- Healthline: Janet Brito, Ph.D., LCSW, CST-S & KC Clements: 09/18/2018: What Does It Mean to Misgender Someone? (https://www.healthline.com/health/transgender/misgendering) - article explaining misgendering
- Healthline: KC Clements & Janet Brito, Ph.D., LCSW, CST-S: 09/18/2018: What Is Deadnaming? (https://www.healthline.com/health/transgender/deadnaming) - article explaining deadnaming
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