South African Model

The South African Model is a framework used to understand and compare different types of gender identities and expressions. It categorizes identities based on two main factors: whether they align with a person's biological sex and how they identify in terms of gender. This model helps recognize that gender is a spectrum, including identities like cisgender (matching assigned sex), transgender, and non-binary. It provides a structured way to discuss the diversity of gender experiences, promoting understanding, acceptance, and support for individuals' self-defined genders.