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Gender-diverse cultures

Did you know that Acaults are a third gender consisting of biological males who assume the dress and social role of women in Myanmar? Or that Hawaii has a tradition of Mahu, who can be biologically male or female, and occupy an identity somewhere between genders or encompassing both genders? Explore this map to take a tour of gender identities and expressions around the world.

Dee

Who is Dee?

Gender-diverse cultures

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Dee

Gender Identity Our core sense of who we are as a man, a woman, a mixture of both, or neither.

Gender Expression How we show up in the world through choices like clothing, hair style, mannerisms or tone of voice.

Attraction How we feel toward others sexually, romantically and/or emotionally.

Biological Sex Physical attributes such as reproductive organs and genitalia, chromosomes, genes and hormone levels.

Gender-diverse cultures

Featured Content

References:

Dee

Gender Identity Our core sense of who we are as a man, a woman, a mixture of both, or neither.

Gender Expression How we show up in the world through choices like clothing, hair style, mannerisms or tone of voice.

Attraction How we feel toward others sexually, romantically and/or emotionally.

Biological Sex Physical attributes such as reproductive organs and genitalia, chromosomes, genes and hormone levels.

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