3.5. The genderbread person – summary

Congratulations! You’ve completed the basics and explored all the components of the genderbread person. Below is a summary of what you’ve learned. Click on the + next to the terms to go over them briefly. 

What should you definitely remember about the genderbread person? 

  • Everyone is different. Everyone develops a unique identity. Your sexual and gender identity is also unique. You develop it based on the components of this genderbread person. So the recipe of your sexual and gender identity is determined by your gender, your gender identity, your gender expression and your sexual orientation.  
  • Each ingredient of the genderbread person is separate. 
  • Each person chooses whether to use a label and which label to use. Self-identification is important.  

Are you still looking for a specific word and its meaning after this e-learning? Then take a look at ILGA Europe glossary.