Gender is not observed or measured by others; it is how someone self-identifies—as a man, woman, fluid between genders, an identity outside of the conventional gender binary, or none of these.
Gender is an essential part of all our lives, whether we recognize it as such or not and regardless of how we identify and express that identity. Gender informs how we feel about ourselves, the clothes we wear, how we engage with others, and much more. Not only is gender inextricable from our lived experiences, but it is also a part of our lives about which others often make assumptions regarding how someone should dress and act.
Books in ABC-CLIO’s Q&A Health Guides series follow a reader-friendly, question-and-answer format that anticipates readers’ needs and concerns. Prevalent myths and misconceptions are identified and dispelled, and a collection of case studies illustrate key concepts and issues through relatable stories and insightful recommendations. Each book also includes a section on health literacy, equipping teens and young adults with practical tools and strategies for finding, evaluating, and using credible sources of health information both on and off the internet—important skills that contribute to a lifetime of healthy decision-making.
