This expression can be seen on a continuum, and in most cases allows for a degree of individual variation, but this depends on the culture and level of acceptance for transgression of expectations. The relationship between gender identity and role is mitigated by gender expression, which is the manner in which an individual manifests a gender identity. Gender identity, as it develops, is self-identified, as a result of a combination of inherent and extrinsic factors gender role, on the other hand, is demonstrated within society by a set of expected behaviors or characteristics for a given gender. A gender role is usually determined by a culture or community, and may have rigid or loose definitions depending on the approach by the community for rules placed upon any gender categories. This conception is intimately related to a perceived gender role this is defined as a presentation (typically within an external context) that reflects a given gender identity.

Gender identity is defined as a personal conception of oneself as male, female, both, or neither. It is ultimately the result of a person's relation to their society's understanding of gendered groups. Gender, while associated with sex, is a separate aspect of an individual. Gender as a term has often been conflated with sex at times these terms have been used interchangeably. Gender identity, gender expression, and gender role

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