If an intake form asks people to identify as male or female, it can be said to be an example of ________.

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Cissexism is the correct answer because it refers to the assumption that being cisgender (identifying with the gender one was assigned at birth) is the norm, thereby marginalizing and invalidating the experiences and identities of transgender, non-binary, and gender non-conforming individuals. An intake form that only allows people to identify as male or female reinforces the idea that these are the only valid gender identities.

If an Intake Form Asks People to Identify as Male