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'''Gender expression''' refers to the way that a person uses appearance, mannerisms and other personal traits to communicate or portray their [[gender]]. Gender expression [https://gender.fandom.com/wiki/Category:Aspect_Of_Gender departments] can be any combination of [[masculine]], [[feminine]] and [[androgynous]] qualities. Gender expression is not limited to one quality, nor is it limited to one [https://gender.fandom.com/wiki/Category:Aspect_Of_Gender department].

It is important to note that one's gender expression may not always match their gender. Gender expression is not the same as [[gender]] itself, but being how an individual expresses themself through gender qualities. [[Gender Non-Conforming]] is the practice of not conforming to the societal expectations of one's actual gender.

A person of any gender identity can choose to express themself through any combination of traits, although some traits are stereotypically associated with certain identities. Some people, especially those who identify as [[agender]], [[neutrois]] and [[intergender]] may wish to avoid all traits associated with gender, which can be difficult to do in a society based on the [[gender binary]].

== Traits, Characteristics, and Qualities ==
Unlike [[sex characteristics]], which cannot be changed without medical intervention, gender expression usually refers to traits which can be changed voluntarily, at least to some degree. Traits which contribute to gender expression can include clothing and accessories, hairstyle, make-up, removal or growth of body hair, development of musculature through exercise, stance and manner of walking, and manner of talking. Though, many people do use sex characteristics to express their gender.

The name, pronouns and titles you ask others to use in reference to you may also be considered a part of your gender expression. Gender expression can also include using clothing, make-up and other methods to change the appearance of [[sex characteristics]]. Examples of these methods include [[padding]], [[binding]], [[packing]], and [[tucking]].

=== Qualities of gender expression can include, but are not limited to: ===

* Clothing / Accessories
* Hair (Head and body)
* Mannerisms
* Cosmetics
* Physique
* [[Sex|Sex characteristics]]
* [https://gender.fandom.com/wiki/Pronouns Pronouns]
* [https://gender.fandom.com/wiki/Gendered_Language Gendered nouns]
* [https://gender.fandom.com/wiki/Categories_Guide#Gender_Categories Gendered labels]
* [[Titles|Gendered titles]]

== See Also ==

* [[Gender Non-Conforming|Gender Non-Conformity]]
* [[Gender-variant|Gender-variety]]
* [[Gender Bender|Gender Bending]]
* [[-Moding]]
* [[Drag Artist|Drag]]

[[Category:Transgender Concepts]]
[[Category:Culture]]
[[Category:Gender Expression]]
[[Category:Terminology]]

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