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Overview of Gender

Gender Identity by Encyclopedia Britannica
Publication Date: 2020.
Discusses gender identity and how it differs from biological sex, as well as, how it has been a controversial idea with some arguing gender identity is fixed at birth and others saying it is socially constructed
Gender Identity by Opposing Viewpoints Online Collection
Publication Date: 2019
Discusses three options when discussing gender identity: masculine, feminine, and non-binary. However, non-binary involves many variations. Other terms used include gender-nonconforming, genderqueer, or even agender (without gender).
Third Gender by Hollimon, S. E .in The International Encyclopedia of Human Sexuality
Publication Date: 2015
Discusses the Native American belief of three or more genders which are identified as culturally distinct from men and women. These genders are believed to have special attributes granted by a supernatural power.
Gender Identity Formation by Slavin, Lesley A., Slaughter, Virginia,in Salem Press Encyclopedia of Health
Publication Date: 2019
A Research Starter from EBSCOhost introduces the topic of gender identity formation and what influences it as a child develops.

Gender Identity - Slide Show

Self-Reported Masculinity among US Men and Femininity among US Women, by Age and Race and Ethnicity, 2016

Source: Self-Reported Masculinity among US Men and Femininity among US Women, by Age and Race/Ethnicity, 2016" Gale Opposing Viewpoints Online Collection, Gale,

Self-Reported Masculinity among US Men and Femininity among US Women, by Age and Race and Ethnicity, 2016

Source: Self-Reported Masculinity among US Men and Femininity among US Women, by Age and Race/Ethnicity, 2016" Gale Opposing Viewpoints Online Collection, Gale,

Perceived Importance of Being Seen by Others as Masculine or Feminine - Women

Source: Kim Parker, Juliana Menasce Horowitz, and Renee Stepler. “On Gender Differences, No Consensus on Nature vs. Nurture.” Pew Research Center, December 5, 2017. http://www.pewsocialtrends.org/2017/12/05/on-gender-differences-no-consensus-on-nature-vs-nurture/