This week the OED added, amongst other words, cisgender to the dictionary (read more here). It is described as “designating a person whose sense of personal identity corresponds to the sex and gender assigned to him or her at birth”. This was hailed as a step forward by trans groups as it furthers the understanding and discussion of gender identity and opens people’s minds to alternative possibilities. Although I understand this, I’m not sure cisgender being recognised as a word is as helpful...