The claim that individuals possess the inherent right to define their own identity through reason and learning, challenging imposed categorical constraints.
Sor Juana's relentless pursuit of knowledge despite institutional pressure illuminates how cisgender identity can be examined as a constructed framework rather than an unquestionable given. She modeled intellectual autonomy as a form of resistance to predetermined social roles. For those examining cisgender identity, this concept validates the right to question, research, and redefine what gender means personally, beyond biological or social assignment. Sor Juana's letters and poetry demonstrate that genuine self-knowledge requires freedom to think critically about one's place in society. Applied to cisgender identity, this framework encourages individuals to move beyond passive acceptance of gender norms toward active, reasoned engagement with identity. It positions intellectual inquiry not as rebellion but as essential self-respect and authenticity.
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