Gender expression and identity refer to the gender you feel comfortable expressing and identifying with, which might or might not be aligned with the biological sex you were assigned at birth.

CNN: Youth: Straight, LBGT or 'other'?

Wine production is a link to the past and an expression of national identity.

BBC: Discovering wine in Georgia

During Erdogan's decade as prime minister, however, Turkey has relaxed laws that prosecute the expression of Kurdish identity.

CNN: Kurdish separatists release 8 Turkish hostages

We believe that while LinkedIn is a great company and great product, we do not believe it will be the final expression of professional identity online.

FORBES: Identified: Taking on LinkedIn, Learning From Zynga

Nowadays, Katta Ashula is an important expression of Uzbek cultural identity that can promote dialogue between cultures.

UNESCO: Culture

Far too often, we hear shocking and tragic stories about transgender people who have been assaulted and even killed because of their gender identity or expression.

WHITEHOUSE: Transgender Day of Remembrance

Ms. Keane, who has raised two daughters who identify as lesbian, said many gay foster-care children struggle in homes that are intolerant of their gender identity or expression.

WSJ: New York City Seeking to Attract Gay, Lesbian Foster Parents

Both a seasonal rite and a cultural festival, this ritual is a distinctive embodiment of Jeju identity and an expression of the villagers respect for the sea on which their livelihood depends.

UNESCO: Culture

The Director-General called on all parties to protect Egyptian cultural heritage, symbol of the country's identity, and to respect freedom of expression, pillar of democracy.

UNESCO: MEDIA SERVICES

It also encourages the expression of imagination and creativity, contributing to a vivid sense of cultural identity.

UNESCO: Culture