Month: March 2025

Heteronormativity – The belief that heterosexuality is the default or “normal” sexual orientation.

Matriarchy – A social system in which women hold primary power in political, economic, and familial structures.

Patriarchy – A social system in which men hold primary power in political, economic, and familial structures.

Gender Expression – The external presentation of one’s gender through clothing, behavior, and mannerisms.

Gender Roles – The social expectations and behaviors assigned to individuals based on their gender.

Gender Identity – An individual’s personal sense of their gender, which may or may not align with their assigned sex at birth.

Gender – The cultural and social roles, behaviors, and expectations associated with being male, female, or non-binary.

Social Capital – The networks, relationships, and connections that help individuals gain access to resources and opportunities.

Untouchability – A social practice in some caste systems that designates certain groups as impure and restricts their social participation.