In a broader context, “male” can also be used as an adjective to describe anything characteristic of or associated with males, such as male characteristics, behaviors, or roles in society.

It’s important to note that gender identity is distinct from biological sex. Gender identity is an individual’s personal sense of their own gender, which may or may not align with the sex assigned to them at birth. People may identify as male, female, non-binary, or with various other gender identities.