gender expression
gender expression — noun
1. the clothing, hairstyle, behaviour, and other visible choices through which a pe
the clothing, hairstyle, behaviour, and other visible choices through which a person communicates their inner sense of gender to others
Layla's gender expression includes wearing both dresses and suits, depending on her mood that day.
gender expression + includes wearing [clothing]
The new school policy lets all students choose their own gender expression.
Tunde talked with his family about how his gender expression might change over time.
Lucía chose a pressed blue suit for her first day matching her gender expression.
Daichi's long hair and brightly coloured shirts are part of how he expresses his gender.
- gender presentation
more clinical or academic tone, often used in psychology and sociology contexts
- self-presentation
broader term that also covers non-gender aspects of how one appears
文法句型
gender expression + of [person]
freedom of gender expression
用法筆記
Usually uncountable when referring to the general concept ('Gender expression is a personal choice'). Can be countable when describing a specific style ('Her gender expression has changed over time').