Guide:Gender

The description does not need a header. The article should begin with a description of what the gender is and how it is experienced.

Etymology
If known, include the etymology of the term here.

History
This is where the history behind the term should be explored. Include who coined the term and when, or how long it has been used within the community if unable to find an exact origin. If the term has grown and changed over time, include how and when in this section as well.

Flags & Symbols
If there is significant information, include a section about the history and meaning behind the flags and symbols used for the term. Include information about alternative flags if available and include them on the page itself as well. If there are no other information behind a flag outside of who created it, it can be included in the "alternate flags" gallery instead.

Statistics
In this section, if you can find any, describe any statistics that relate to the identity. This include the amount of individuals that identify with the label and/or the amount of representation for the label.

Controversy
If a term has any controversy associated with it, this is where that information will be. Do not put personal bias in any part of any article, but especially keep an unbiased view in this section.

Perceptions and Discrimination
Any information of how those with this identity are perceived by the general public or any forms of discrimination they might face go here.

Known Individuals
Do not use this section on articles with conformant terms
 * Name of individual is a (label) (occupation/claim to fame)

Representation
Do not use this section on articles with conformant terms

If significant enough, you can describe how the gender is represented in the media. This can include misconceptions and times when it is done well.

Literature

 * Character (Book)

Comics

 * Character (Comic)

TV

 * Character (Show)

Film

 * Character (Film)

Video Games

 * Character (Video game)

Stage Productions

 * Character (Play/Musical)

Related Terms
In this table, include any terms that are related to the gender identity. There should be links to the terms used in the table that lead to their separate pages.

Subgenders
If there are any subgenders, include them in this table. If significant enough, the table can include a link to the identity's own page. Flags must be frameless and 120px width.

Alternative Flags
This is where a gallery for alternative flags go if there are any.