Cisgenderism is the bias, discrimination, or stereotyping based on an individual’s alignment with the gender they were assigned at birth. It involves the perception of conforming to traditional gender norms as inherently superior, often resulting in prejudiced attitudes and actions towards those who don’t adhere to these norms. This prejudice manifests in different ways, including the exclusion and marginalization of individuals who identify outside of the cisgender spectrum. It reinforces harmful stereotypes, fuels gender-based inequalities, and undermines the self-esteem of those who don’t fit within the confines of cisnormativity.
