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GENDER-NONCONFORMING [1 record]

Record 1 2023-12-20

English

Subject field(s)
  • Sociology of Human Relations
  • Psychology
DEF

In a given society, that differs from what is culturally associated with a person's gender.

OBS

Usually refers to a person's gender expression, such as behaviour, clothing and voice inflection.

OBS

These designations are sometimes used by those who do not follow gender stereotypes.

PHR

gender-nonconforming behaviour, gender-nonconforming clothing

Key term(s)
  • gender-non-conforming

French

Domaine(s)
  • Sociologie des relations humaines
  • Psychologie
DEF

Dans une société donnée, qui s'écarte de ce qui est culturellement associé au genre d'une personne.

OBS

Fait généralement référence à l'expression de genre d'une personne, par exemple le comportement, la façon de s'habiller ou l'inflexion de la voix.

OBS

Ce terme est parfois utilisé par les personnes qui n'obéissent pas aux stéréotypes de genre.

PHR

comportement non conforme au genre, vêtements non conformes au genre

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Sociología de las relaciones humanas
  • Psicología
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