Which term defines a person whose gender identity differs from their assigned sex at birth?

• A. Transgender
• B. Sexual Harassment
• C. Voyeurism
• D. Sexual Abuse by Staff, Visitors, Contractors, or Volunteers

Answer: (A)

Gender identity is a person’s deeply felt sense of who they are, which can align with or differ from the sex they were assigned at birth. When someone’s gender identity is different from the sex they were assigned at birth, that person is transgender. In PREA contexts, recognizing this term helps ensure appropriate protections, housing considerations, and respectful treatment to reduce risk of harassment or abuse. The other terms refer to different concepts: sexual harassment means unwanted sexual conduct; voyeurism is watching others for sexual arousal; and sexual abuse by staff, visitors, contractors, or volunteers refers to abuse by those in authority, not a label for identity. Using the correct term supports safety and dignity for all individuals.