Misgendering

act of labelling others with a gender that does not match their gender identity

Misgendering refers to using a word, especially a pronoun or form of address, that does not correctly reflect the gender with which one identifies as.[1][2][3]

References

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  1. "Definition of MISGENDER". www.merriam-webster.com. Retrieved 2021-11-28.
  2. PhD, Sabra L. Katz-Wise (2021-07-23). "Misgendering: What it is and why it matters". Harvard Health. Retrieved 2021-11-28.
  3. "Misgendering: What Is It and Why Is It Harmful?". Healthline. 2017-10-19. Retrieved 2021-11-28.