Understanding cissexism – are you a cissexist?

What does it mean to be cissexist? We have made a basic list.

5-alpha-reductase deficiency (5 ARD)

5 ARD is a genetic blip that blocks the conversion of testosterone to dihydrotestosterone (DHT) in a growing foetus. DHT is required for the penis and testicles to develop in a male foetus, resulting in ambiguous genitalia. People with 5 ARD may be brought up as girls or boys.

Complete, mild, or partial androgen insensitivity syndrome (CAIS, MAIS, PAIS)

Androgen insensitivity syndromes mean babies born as genetic males have an androgen receptor problem that means they develop, more or less, into females, including gender identity, body shape, and sexual identity.

Variations in genitalia

Variations in genitalia can be seen on a new baby that don't match either a typical boy or girl, requiring further investigations.