Gender

Multiple genders, or sexes, existed in the sentient species of the galaxy. Many beings were designated "female" or "male" or were non-binary; at least eleven genders existed. Genders could also change or be chosen, and beings could be genderless. Some species had defined social roles based on genders. Many droids had personality programming that corresponded to the notions of gender among organic beings.

Most beings and creatures had a gender or a sex but the physical and behavioral characteristics, such gender roles and secondary sexual traits, associated with particular genders differed among species for reasons such as reproduction, culture, or labor. "Female" and "Male" were common to many species, but what defined those genders varied. Some beings were not gendered and some species did not have a concept of gender. Others alternated or changed their physical traits over time.