cissexism

(noun)

The appeal to norms that enforce the gender binary and gender essentialism, resulting in the oppression of gender variant, non-binary, and trans identities; transphobia.

Related Terms

Examples of cissexism in the following topics:

  • Discrimination Based on Sex and Gender

    • The related term "cissexism" refers to the assumption that transgender people are inferior to cisgender people.
    • Both transphobia and cissexism have severe consequences.

  • Gender vs. Sex

    • A cissex male, for example, will be assigned male at birth (based on the interpretation of biological material), and will seek to remain male throughout the course of his life.
    • Either change, however, would require (a) adopting different gender performances than those promoted and enforced by dominant social structures, and (b) risking ridicule, harassment, and discrimination at the hands of cisgender people (often referred to as cissexism or transphobia).

  • Sexism

    • Many forms of radical feminism and cissexism can legitimately be referred to as chauvinism.