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GENDER-CONFORMING [1 record]

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Record 1 2023-12-20

English

Subject field(s)
  • Sociology
  • Psychology
DEF

In a given society, that is consistent with 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.

PHR

gender-conforming behaviour, gender-conforming clothing

French

Domaine(s)
  • Sociologie
  • Psychologie
DEF

Dans une société donnée, qui correspond à 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.

PHR

comportement conforme au genre, vêtements conformes au genre

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Sociología
  • Psicología
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