Gender identity
Term · Law · MLC-T-LAW-005353
An individual's internal sense of being male, female, both, neither, or somewhere else along the gender spectrum. This is distinct from sex assigned at birth. Legal protections and recognition for gender identity vary by jurisdiction, impacting areas such as employment, housing, and access to public accommodations.
| Identifier | MLC-T-LAW-005353 |
|---|---|
| Field | Law |
Record as JSON
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