Self-Descriptor: Identity Labels, Self-Identification, and Language
A self-descriptor is a word or label a person uses to describe their own identity, experiences, sexuality, gender, relationships, or other personally meaningful characteristics.
Inclusive Language: Meaning, Principles, and Examples
Inclusive language communicates respectfully without unnecessary assumptions, stereotypes, exclusion, or inaccurate labels about identity and experience.
Gender Labels: Meaning, Identity Terms, and Self-Identification
Gender labels are words people use to name or communicate gender identities and experiences, including woman, man, nonbinary, agender, and genderfluid.