> [!infobox] <s class="aside-in"><em>mentioned in 1 topic, 4 evergreens</em></s> #### [[Gender is both an intrinsic experience and a necessary expression]] [[Gender]] sets expectations for how we exist in the world, and it influences how we shape our habits to fit our society. We shape our mannerisms, behaviors, [[communication]], and expectations to [[consciousness|consciously]] [^1] and [[subconscious|subconsciously]] [^2] fit our [[gender]] into our [[gender schema]], [[gender identity]], and [[social order]]. While this is true for [[cis]] people, [^3] they are not as aware of this experience or expression of gender as [[Transgender people|trans]] people. [^1]: [[Our understanding of gender begins at a very early age]] [^2]: [[Gender segregation increases gendered play]] [^3]: [[Every person has an experience of gender]] This is the best rebuff to, "but they're making it their whole [[personality]]" Of course they are! That's the whole point! The expression of their gender is necessary for their [[self-love]] and that self-love is beautiful and attracts people to you: [[Presentation is the realization of our self-perception and identity is the realization of our self-image]] Unfortunately, [[Being cool and marketable isn't the same as having rights]]: [[Gender is a social construct# Why is gender such a debated topic]] ### <hr class="footnote"/> **Status**:: #EVER/GREEN *edited 7:35 AM - July 08, 2022* **Topics**:: [[gender]], [[self]], [[human experience]]