A guide to understanding gender, gender identity, and sex.<\/p>
Author Jen Bell | Reviewed by Mason Dunn<\/em><\/p> Identity is a journey, and for many teens, it can be a challenging one. But in a world where being true to oneself is more important than ever, discovering and expressing your identity is crucial to living a fulfilling life.<\/p> Which means that gender identity is a big part of self-expression and it\u2019s an essential piece in how we navigate relationships, personal experiences, and emotional growth. Gender is an idea created by people, culture, and society to help categorize and explain the world around us. The two genders that most people know are boy and girl (or man and woman).<\/p> Essentially, gender identity is the personal sense an individual has over their own gender. At birth, most of us are assigned a sex based on how our bodies look, and that sex corresponds with a gender that society assumes for us. However, this assumption doesn\u2019t always match how we feel inside. <\/p> In this guide, we\u2019ll illuminate gender identity and how it\u2019s not only limited to two possibilities (in fact, it\u2019s an entire spectrum of expression). Keep scrolling and learn insights, tips for talking to your teen, and even how to better understand yourself.<\/p>