Gender is both explicitly and implicitly expressed in the groups that we interact with, and in the social institutions where we find ourselves. Every society develops rules and ways of talking about gender. Often, they can be innocuous; however, many times, words and categories become the basis for creating and enforcing boundaries. In some communities, gender divisions become the basis for an incredibly rigid line of demarcation and, in other communities, violence. It’s safe to say that most communities have a long way to go toward true gender equity.