{"id":3473775,"date":"2026-08-26T04:53:50","date_gmt":"2026-08-26T08:53:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/staging.episcopalchurch.org\/glossary\/gender-sex\/"},"modified":"2026-08-26T04:53:50","modified_gmt":"2026-08-26T08:53:50","slug":"gender-sex","status":"publish","type":"glossary","link":"https:\/\/staging.episcopalchurch.org\/es\/glossary\/gender-sex\/","title":{"rendered":"gender \/ sex"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong><br \/>GENDER AND SEXUALITY REFERENCES<br \/><\/strong>Language around gender and sexuality continues to evolve. With minor exceptions, we follow the guidance of the Associated Press style team, which also consults with the following groups: NLGJA: The Association of LGBTQ+ Journalists; the Trans Journalist Association; and GLAAD. As a guiding principle, seek to respect individuals\u2019 dignity\u2014ask their input and preference when there is a question.<\/p>\n<p>Gender refers to someone\u2019s social identity; sex refers to biological characteristics. 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