Cisnormativity – (noun) the assumption, among individuals or institutions, that everyone is cisgender and that cisgender identities are superior to trans* identities or people. Leads to the invisibility of non-cisgender identities. Fluidity(ity) – (adj) Usually used by another term, such as gender fluidity or fluid sexuality, fluidity describes an identity that can change or change over time between or within the combination of available options (for example, male and female, bi and straight). In order to effectively reduce discriminatory structures that impede equal access to justice, it must be recognized that the roles and attributes of men and women are both socially constructed and potential grounds of discrimination and violence for all (women, men and individuals who choose to identify as third gender, gender-neutral or gender fluid). In the broadest sense, the reform needed to ensure equal legal protection for all includes the repeal of discriminatory laws and the introduction of legal protection against discrimination based on sex, sex, sexual orientation or gender characteristics. Questioning – (verb, adj) a person who is unsure of or researching their own sexual orientation or gender identity. Androgyny/ous – (adj) (1) a gender expression that includes elements of masculinity and femininity; (2) Sometimes used instead of “intersex” to describe a person with female and male anatomy. Gender and Law provides an ideal introduction to gender and feminist theory for students. From an overview of traditional notions of gender, the book establishes the most important feminist and queer legal theories. It provides a basic structure and overview on which students can build their understanding of some of the complex and controversial issues and debates surrounding gender. Gender normative – (adj) someone whose presentation of gender, whether intrinsically or intentionally, conforms to society`s gender expectations. Gender binary – (noun) the idea that there are only two genders – male/female or male/female and that a person should be strictly gendered as one or the other.
Gender identity – (noun) the inner and deeply rooted meaning of one`s gender, which may be the same or different from the gender assigned at birth. Gender identity can be masculine, feminine, neither, or both, e.g. non-binary. Everyone has a gender identity. Gender identity is different from sexual orientation. Gender expression – (noun) the representation of gender, as expressed, for example, by name, choice of pronouns, clothing, haircut, behaviour, voice or body features. Gender expression may not be clearly masculine or feminine and may not fit traditional gender stereotypes associated with certain gender identities. Gender – (noun) refers to a person`s actual or perceived gender, gender identity, self-image, appearance, behaviour or expression, whether that gender identity, self-image, appearance, behaviour or expression is different from that traditionally associated with the sex assigned at birth. Gender non-conforming – (adj) is used to describe a person whose gender expression differs from traditional gender stereotypes. Not all gender non-conforming people are transgender.
Conversely, not all transgender people are gender conforming. Passage – (verb) (1) a term for trans* people who are accepted or can “pass” as members of their self-identified gender or gender identity (regardless of their birth sex). (2) An LGB/queer person who is believed to be heterosexual or perceived to be heterosexual. Professor Brenda Smith, director of the Prison Rape Control Project and former commissioner of the National Prison Rape Elimination Commission (NPREC), along with the other six former NPREC members, wrote an open letter to the Bureau of Prisons (BOP) in response to the Obama administration`s reversal of the Obama administration`s prison policy to protect transgender inmates. This inquiry course explores gender law issues through a variety of theoretical perspectives. Topics include employment, family, domestic violence, school sports, sexual harassment, pornography, prostitution, rape, affirmative action, women in legal practice, pregnancy and gender identity. Some films are used in class.
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