Policy Glossary
| Name | Description |
|---|---|
| Gender Binary | The idea that there are only two genders – man/woman – and believing that a person's gender is only possible as one or the other (and must be strictly either/or). |
| Gender Expression | The way in which an individual outwardly expresses or reflects their gender identity to others. (ex. appearance, dress, and/or behavior) |
| Gender Identity | An individual’s personal sense of gender, which may be the same or different from their sex. |
| Gender-Based Violence | Violence or threats that happen because of someone’s sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or other related characteristics. Gender-based violence is an umbrella term that includes domestic violence, sex-based discrimination, sexual harassment, sexual assault, and sexual violence, and can also include stalking or human trafficking. |
| Governance Policies | Policies developed by College Senate and similar shared governance entities. |