Sex, Sexuality, Gender and Space The Spatial Manifestations of “Maleness”, “Femaleness” and Sexual Identity

Genderbread Person Created by Sam Killerman

Biological Sex Your biological sex is based on your anatomy, chromosomes and hormones Female; Male; Intersexed

Gender Identity How you see yourself regardless of what your biological sex might be Man, Woman, Genderqueer

Gender Expression How you demonstrate your gender based on how you dress, behave, and interact with others Feminine, Masculine, Androgynous

Sexuality Based on who you are physically and romantically attracted to Straight, Gay, Bisexual, Pansexual

Gendered Spaces Spaces created by/for people based on their gender identity or expression Places men or women feel “comfortable” or “welcomed” or “in charge” e.g., Beauty Parlor v. Barber Shop

Spaces of Sexuality The “Gayborhood” e.g., The Castro in San Francisco

Why Self Segregate? Comfort – Sometimes minorities like to be in the majority, even if it’s only in a limited space – Friendship, understanding, romance

Why Self Segregate? Safety in numbers – Although sometimes communities become a target

Why Self Segregate? Symbolism – Enclaves often have an important symbolic meaning, even for those that don’t live there

Why Self Segregate? Political Power – Being a majority in a place can mean elected officials and the ability to introduce or change laws