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74-466: The Reclaim Pride Coalition was created to gather members of the extended LGBT community, especially those most at its fringes – such as gender nonconforming individuals, queer youth of color, drag queens , sex workers , and radical lesbians  – who seek to march in honor of the 50th Anniversary of the Stonewall riots that effectively started the gay rights movement in

148-468: A fluctuating gender identity . Gender identity is separate from sexual or romantic orientation ; non-binary people have various sexual orientations. Being non-binary is also not the same as being intersex . Most intersex people identify as either men or women, although some identify as only non-binary, some identify as non-binary and genderfluid, such as Hida Viloria , while others identify as non-binary men or non-binary women. Non-binary people as

222-992: A medical doctor , etc. In the Soviet Union, women were allowed to take up traditionally male occupations such as construction work , but were paid less. Employers sometimes preferred women workers and sometimes male workers. In some former Soviet countries, gender equality went into reverse after the collapse of the Soviet Union. Gender nonconforming transgender people in the United States have been demonstrated to have worse overall health outcomes than transgender individuals who identify as men or women. Gender norms vary by country and by culture, as well as across historical time periods within cultures. For example, in Pashtun tribes in Afghanistan, adult men frequently hold hands, without being perceived as gay, whereas in

296-767: A 'Free Store'. They have also hosted multiple demonstrations on LGBT issues such as perceived transphobia by the BBC. The group takes a Republican view of the British Monarchy In September 2022, Reclaim Pride Brighton announced plans to protest an event organized by activist Kellie-Jay Keen-Minshull . Gender nonconforming Gender nonconformity or gender variance is behavior or gender expression by an individual that does not match masculine or feminine gender norms . A gender-nonconforming person may be variant in their gender identity , being transgender or non-binary , or they may be cisgender . In

370-542: A 1990 Indigenous LGBT gathering in Winnipeg, the term Two-spirit refers to individuals within Indigenous North American communities who embody qualities or fulfill roles across traditional gender distinctions. Xenogender encompasses a variety of gender identities that are defined using non-traditional concepts often drawn from natural, inanimate, or abstract sources, representing a departure from

444-450: A blend of socially defined masculine and feminine traits. However, not all genderqueer individuals identify as androgynous; some may identify with traditionally masculine or feminine traits or use alternative descriptors such as "masculine woman" or "feminine man." The term "enby," derived from the acronym NB for non-binary, is also commonly used. The term " transgender " often includes those who are genderqueer or non-binary, reflecting

518-508: A broad spectrum of gender diversity. This inclusive usage dates back to at least 1992, with significant contributions from figures such as Leslie Feinberg and Kate Bornstein , who emphasized the shared experiences of "gender outlaws." Organizations such as the Human Rights Campaign and Gender Spectrum use "gender-expansive" to denote a broader range of gender identities and expressions than those typically associated with

592-468: A fee for a Pride March or temporary rainbow branding to enhance their customer reach. Once Pride season is over, there is no wider benefit to the LGBT community. We hear nothing about what is happening in our communities, about rising intolerance and hate crime, and the violence being perpetrated against LGBT+ citizens of our country. When people are abused and beaten for being themselves, the response from Pride

666-453: A form of gender expression and is not necessarily related to erotic activity, nor is it indicative of sexual orientation. Other gender-nonconforming men prefer to simply modify and stylise men's clothing as an expression of their interest in appearance and fashion. Gender-affirmative practices recognize and support an individual's unique gender self-identification and expression. Gender-affirmative practices are becoming more widely adopted in

740-423: A group vary in their gender expressions , and some may reject gender identity altogether. Some non-binary people receive gender-affirming care to reduce the mental distress caused by gender dysphoria , such as gender-affirming surgery or hormone replacement therapy . The term "genderqueer" first appeared in queer zines of the 1980s, preceding the more widely used "non-binary." It gained prominence in

814-489: A guide entitled "Inclusive Language Guide: Respecting people of intersex, trans and gender diverse experience" which clearly distinguishes between different bodily and identity groups. Multiple studies have suggested a correlation between children who express gender nonconformity and their eventually coming out as gay , bisexual , or transgender . In multiple studies, a majority of those who identify as gay or lesbian self-report gender nonconformity as children. However,

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888-413: A high incidence of gay males self-reporting gender-atypical behaviors in childhood, such as having little interest in athletics and a preference for playing with dolls. The same study found that mothers of gay males recalled such atypical behavior in their sons with much greater frequency than mothers of heterosexual males. For women, adult gender nonconformity is often associated with lesbianism due to

962-797: A milestone realized when Elisa Rae Shupe became the first person in the U.S. to obtain official documents with a non-binary gender marker. Alberta legislator Estefan Cortes-Vargas openly identified as non-binary during a 2015 legislative session, marking a significant moment in political recognition of non-binary identities. Many non-binary people use gender-neutral pronouns with the singular "they", "their" and "them" being used most commonly in English. Some non-binary individuals opt for neopronouns such as xe , ze , sie , co , and ey . Others may use traditional gender-specific pronouns such as "he" or "she", switch between them, or prefer to use their name without pronouns. The title Mx.

1036-593: A physical and social neuter status in an introduction to the Intersex Society of North America . In Japan , the expression " X-gender " ( x-jendā ) has been recognized since the late 1990s, describing a non-binary identity, with notable individuals such as manga artists Yūki Kamatani and Yuu Watase identifying as such. In 2012, the Intersex & Genderqueer Recognition Project began advocating for more inclusive gender options on official documents,

1110-405: A result of fear, embarrassment, etc from the individual's friends and family. Some examples of recovery strategies are hiding non-conforming behavior, conforming to gender norms, etc. In Laurie A. Rudman and Kimberly Fairchild (2004) experiment participants were atypical men and women who were said to have more similarities and knowledge about the opposite atypical sex after taking a survey. In

1184-777: A sexual minority sexual orientation, which is also consistent with findings from other research. This substantial overlap between non-binary gender and sexual minority status is intriguing and supports the conceptualization that "non-traditional" gender identities (i.e., outside the gender binary) and sexual orientation are distinct yet interrelated constructs. Bisexual and gay male individuals who do not conform to traditional gender norms might experience increased discrimination compared to those who do. One study found Latino gay and bisexual men that identify as gender nonconforming faced higher levels of homophobia and psychological distress compared to their gender-conforming counterparts. Furthermore, nonconforming to traditional gender norms may elevate

1258-462: A singular, unchanging gender are referred to as monogender or genderstatic. Bigender individuals possess two distinct gender identities which can manifest simultaneously or fluctuate between masculine and feminine expressions. This differs from genderfluid identities, which may not involve fixed gender states but rather a fluid range across the gender spectrum. The American Psychological Association recognizes bigender identity as part of

1332-826: A stable non-binary identity with varying intensities of other gender identities. Pangender individuals identify with multiple or all genders, sometimes experiencing all these identities simultaneously. Genderfluid individuals do not adhere to a fixed gender identity; their genders change depending on time, place and situation, combining elements from one or more genders at different times. This identity can overlap with bigender, trigender, polygender or pangender expressions. Transfeminine refers to individuals assigned male at birth who predominantly identify or express themselves as feminine. Transmasculine refers to those assigned female at birth who predominantly identify or express themselves as masculine. These terms encompass both binary and non-binary identities. Originating from

1406-572: A third gender, although this may not (or may only recently) include formal legal recognition. In Western societies, Australia may have been the first country to legally recognize a classification of sex outside of "male" and "female" on legal documentation, with the recognition of Alex MacFarlane 's intersex status in 2003. The wider legal recognition of non-binary people—following the recognition of intersex people in 2003—in Australian law followed between 2010 and 2014, with legal action taken against

1480-542: A topic of controversy for three decades. In the works of Hill, Carfagnini and Willoughby (2007), Bryant (2004), "suggests that treatment protocols for these children and adolescents, especially those based on converting the child back to a stereotypically gendered youth, make matters worse, causing them to internalize their distress." Treatment for GID in children and adolescents may have negative consequences. Studies suggest that treatment should focus more on helping children and adolescents feel comfortable living with GID. There

1554-1315: A trend and thus deemed insincere or attention-seeking. As an accumulation, erasure is often a significant form of discrimination non-binary people face. Misgendering , intentional or not, is also a problem that many face. In the case of intentional misgendering, transphobia is a driving force. Additionally, the use of they/them pronouns is lumped into the larger, controversial, subject of safe spaces and political correctness , causing pushback and intentional misgendering by some people. Non-binary and transgender identifying people also face discrimination in sports participation. Non-binary identifying athletes have an immediate barrier as most sports competitions are divided into men's and women's categories. Nonbinary people may report significantly worse health and general wellbeing than binary transgender people, although current research demonstrates conflicting perspectives on this topic. These health disparities may be exacerbated by minority stress by breaking gender and social norms. Healthcare professionals are often uninformed about nonbinary people's specific health needs, sometimes requiring nonbinary patients to educate them. Some providers may believe that nonbinary people do not require transition-related treatment, while others may not understand

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1628-486: A trial after marrying a woman. When questioned, Andersson stated, "Hand troer at kunde henhøre til begge Deele" ('He believes he belongs to both parts'), indicating a recognition of his dual gender identity. Judith Butler 's Gender Trouble , published in 1990, challenged the fixed male/female binary and advocated for a broader understanding of gender as a spectrum, a view Butler has expanded upon since coming out as non-binary in 2019. The term "genderqueer" surfaced in

1702-617: A young adult. A 2012 study found that both children who will be heterosexual and children who will have a minority sexual orientation who expressed gender nonconformity before the age of 11 were more likely to experience abuse physically , sexually , and psychologically . Roberts et al. (2013) found that of participants in their study aged between 23 and 30, 26% of those who were gender nonconforming experienced some sort of depressive symptoms, versus 18% of those were gender-conforming. Treatment for gender identity disorders (GID; now known as gender dysphoria ) such as gender variance have been

1776-539: Is "typical" for one culture may be "atypical" for another. People from cultures who conceptualize gender as polar opposites on a binary, or having only two options, may see cultures with third gender people, or fluid gender expressions, and the people who live in these gender roles, as "atypical". Gender expressions that some cultures might consider "atypical" could include: Recovery strategies are actions that gender non-conforming individuals take on due to encounters with backlash from society. These strategies can also be

1850-484: Is a comparatively recent development in historical terms, because the dress and careers of women used to be more heavily policed, and still are in countries like Iran and Saudi Arabia (where they are regulated by law.) The success of second-wave feminism is the chief reason for the freedom of women in the West to wear traditionally-male clothing such as trousers , or to take up traditionally-male occupations such as being

1924-458: Is a feeling of distress that overwhelms a child or adolescent with GID that gets expressed through gender. Hill et al. (2007) states, "if these youth are distressed by having a condition deemed by society as unwanted, is this evidence of a disorder?" Bartlett and colleagues (2000) note that the problem in determining distress is aggravated in GID cases because usually, it is not clear whether distress in

1998-528: Is also increasingly used as a gender-neutral honorific. A significant 2015 study by the National Center for Transgender Equality surveyed nearly 28,000 transgender people in the United States , finding that 35% identified as non-binary or genderqueer. Among them, 84% used pronouns different from those associated with the gender on their birth certificates. The breakdown of preferred pronouns

2072-496: Is an annual tradition coordinated by organization Heritage of Pride . The Reclaim Pride Coalition believes that removing corporate sponsors and the police presence will better connect the march itself to the people, especially those who are believed to be excluded by the heavily sponsored, and much larger, World Pride parade. The result was a second, activist-oriented pride march, the Queer Liberation March, which

2146-867: Is an individual's ability to identify as and express the gender(s) that feels most comfortable without the fear of rejection. Gender-affirmative practices are informed by the following premises: Mental health practitioners have begun integrating the gender-affirmative model into cognitive behavioral therapy , person-centered therapy , and acceptance and commitment therapy . While taking different approaches, each therapeutic modality may prove beneficial to gender-variant people looking to self-actualize, cope with minority stress, or navigate personal, social, and occupational issues across their lifespan. Gender expectations, like other social norms , can vary widely by culture. A person may be seen as expressing an atypical gender role when their gender expression and activities differ from those usually expected in that culture. What

2220-689: Is celebrated on July 14. Other observances with non-binary participation include International Transgender Day of Visibility , observed on March 31, and International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia, and Transphobia , observed on May 17. On July 20, 2021, President Alberto Fernández signed Decreto 476/2021, mandating that the National Registry of Persons (RENAPER) allow a third gender option on all national identity cards and passports , marked as "X". The measure also applies to non-citizen permanent residents who possess Argentine identity cards. The 2022 national census, carried out less than

2294-492: Is commonly used, but it is not the default. Notably, "Agender" and "Neutrois" were among the custom gender options added to Facebook in February 2014 and to OkCupid since November 2014. These terms describe individuals who experience more than one gender identity, either simultaneously or alternately. This category includes identities such as demigender, bigender, pangender, and genderfluid. In contrast, those who experience

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2368-523: Is deafening in its silence. The politics has been driven from Pride by over-commercialisation and greed of those involved in making it ever more commercial for financial gain.' Reclaim Pride in Brighton self describe as "An independent autonomous affinity group for radical pride actions, Queer Unity, Mutual Aid and protest movements", expressing Queer Anarchist politics in their 'Reclamation Zine' and have performed year-round anti-capitalist projects including

2442-586: Is deliberately broad, encompassing such specific terms as transsexual , butch and femme , queen , sissy , tomboy , femboy , travesti , or hijra . The word transgender usually has a narrower meaning and different connotations, including an identification that differs from the gender assigned at birth . GLAAD (formerly the Gay and Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation)'s Media Reference Guide defines transgender as an "umbrella term for people whose gender identity or gender expression differs from

2516-407: Is limited, available findings indicate similar trends. Furthermore, understanding gender variance especially in young children, can be complex, making it challenging for social workers to empathize. Moreover, school social workers often work in environments that emphasize "heteronormativity" where femininity and masculinity are defined based on heterosexual relationships, making it difficult to address

2590-536: Is neither an 'essence' that gender expresses or externalizes nor an objective ideal to which gender aspires." Butler argues that gender is not an inherent aspect of identity, further stating, "...One might try to reconcile the gendered body as the legacy of sedimented acts rather than a predetermined or foreclosed structure, essence or fact, whether natural, cultural, or linguistic". Research into nonbinary gender identities has found this: The overwhelming majority of non-binary respondents ... identified as having

2664-443: Is the external manifestation of one's gender identity, usually through "masculine", "feminine", or gender-variant presentation or behavior. In Australia, the term gender-diverse or, historically, sex and/or gender-diverse , may be used in place of, or as well as, transgender . Culturally-specific gender diverse terms include sistergirls and brotherboys , for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. Ambiguities about

2738-553: The New South Wales Government Registry of Births, Deaths and Marriages by transgender activist Norrie May-Welby to recognize Norrie's legal gender identity as "non-specific". India's Supreme Court formally recognized transgender and non-binary people as a distinct third gender in 2014, following legal action taken by transgender activist Laxmi Narayan Tripathi . In July 2021, Argentina incorporated non-binary gender in its national ID card, becoming

2812-488: The 1990s through activists, such as Riki Anne Wilchins . who used it in a 1995 essay and a 1997 autobiography to describe individuals deviating from traditional gender norms. By 2002, the term had further dissemination through the anthology Genderqueer: Voices Beyond the Sexual Binary . The rise of the internet and public identification by celebrities brought the term "genderqueer" into mainstream awareness during

2886-462: The 2010s. Genderqueer serves as both an umbrella term for non-binary identities and an adjective describing those who challenge or diverge from conventional gender distinctions, regardless of how they personally identify. It encompasses a range of expressions that transcend the binary gender categories of man and woman. Additionally, being genderqueer is associated with gender ambiguity , and androgynous (also "androgyne") often used to describe

2960-594: The U.S., 13% of respondents to the 2008 National Transgender Discrimination Survey chose "a gender not listed here". The "not listed here" respondents were 9 percentage points more probably to report forgoing healthcare due to fear of discrimination than the general sample (36% compared to 27%). 90 percent reported experiencing anti-trans bias at work, and 43 percent reported having attempted suicide. The reported discrimination non-binary people face includes disregard, disbelief, condescending interactions, and disrespect. Non-binary people are also often viewed as partaking in

3034-668: The United States in 1969. It planned the Queer Liberation March in New York City on June 30, 2019, from the Stonewall Inn , up Sixth Avenue, to Central Park for a rally on the Great Lawn . The main concern of the coalition was to protest against a perceived lack of activism increasingly present in the corporate-sponsored floats and police-lined streets in the general celebratory NYC Pride March that

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3108-439: The West this behavior would, in most circumstances, be seen as proof of a homosexual relationship. However, in many cultures, behaviors such as crying, an inclination toward caring for and nurturing others in an emotionally open way, an interest in domestic chores other than cooking, and self-grooming can all be seen as aspects of male gender nonconformity. Men who exhibit such tendencies are often stereotyped as gay. Studies found

3182-511: The accuracy of some of these studies have been questioned. One study suggested that childhood gender nonconformity is heritable . Studies have also been conducted about adults' attitudes towards nonconforming children. There are reportedly no significant generalized effects (except for a few outliers) on attitudes towards children who vary in gender traits, interests, and behavior. Children who are gender-variant may struggle to conform later in life. As children get older and are not treated for

3256-474: The bathroom of their choice. According to the Trevor Project, 54% of non-binary and transgender youth have considered suicide and 58% have been discouraged from using the bathroom corresponding to their gender identity. Many flags have been used in non-binary and genderqueer communities to represent various identities. There are distinct non-binary and genderqueer pride flags. The genderqueer pride flag

3330-480: The behavior. This can be due to fear of the stigma being directed towards them causing concealment of their true identity. Children in the LBGT+ community are seen to increase gender conformity in school settings due to pressure from peers. This is due to the discrimination faced by LGBT+ individuals. Non-binary Non-binary and genderqueer are umbrella terms for gender identities that are outside

3404-430: The binary gender system. Agender individuals, also known as genderless, gender-free, non-gendered, or ungendered, have no gender at all. This group represents a spectrum of identities that diverge from conventional gender norms . According to scholar Finn Enke, not all agender individuals may self-identify as transgender. While there is no universally accepted set of pronouns for agender people, singular they

3478-634: The broader transgender category. Surveys and studies, including a 1999 San Francisco Department of Public Health survey and a 2016 Harris poll, have documented the prevalence of bigender identification, particularly within younger generations. Trigender people shift among male , female , and third gender . Individuals identifying as demigender feel a partial connection to one gender while also identifying with another gender or none at all (agender). Subcategories include demi-boy or demi-man, who partially identify as male, and demi-girl, who are partly female and partly non-binary. Demiflux people experience

3552-663: The case of transgender people, they may be perceived, or perceive themselves as, gender-nonconforming before transitioning, but might not be perceived as such after transitioning. Transgender adults who appear gender-nonconforming after transition are more likely to experience discrimination. People who exhibit gender variance may be called gender-variant , gender-nonconforming , gender-diverse, or gender-atypical . The terms gender variance and gender-variant are used by scholars of psychology , psychiatry , anthropology , and gender studies , as well as advocacy groups of gender-variant people themselves. The term gender-variant

3626-551: The child is due to gender variance or secondary effects (e.g., due to ostracization or stigmatization). Hill et al. (2007) suggests, "a less controversial approach, respectful of increasing gender freedom in our culture and sympathetic to a child's struggle with gender, would be more humane." Numerous studies confirm that LGBTQ+ students face increased instances of victimization in schools compared to their heterosexual peers, leading to lower well-being and academic performance. While research on gender variant adolescent school experience

3700-548: The communities have no actual input to the events themselves. Their strong support of Stonewall and the belief that "Pride is Freedom, and Freedom is Free" motivates these coalitions. In Scotland , the Unite trade union's LGBT committee blasted the charges imposed on organizations taking part in Glasgow's 2019 Pride event and took aim at big companies using the event merely to "enhance their customer reach". As such, they boycotted

3774-577: The concept of third gender , has historical roots that extend well before the modern term was established. For instance, the Public Universal Friend , who emerged in 1776, was a genderless evangelist who renounced their birth name and gendered pronouns, representing an early instance of non-binary gender expression in America. In 1781, Jens Andersson from Norway, assigned female at birth but identifying as male, faced imprisonment and

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3848-784: The difference between their identity and the identities of binary transgender patients. Nonbinary patients report lower rates of respect from healthcare providers than binary transgender people. Some nonbinary people desire gender-affirming health care , including hormone replacement therapy or surgery . Others do not, and the ratio of those who desire care to those who do not is unclear. The factors that lead to this decision are complex and unique to each person. Nonbinary patients seeking gender-affirming care typically begin treatment earlier than binary transgender patients. Nonbinary people are likely to face more mental stress than binary transgender people. This can be for many reasons including worse mental health and being discouraged from using

3922-427: The event and encouraged other sections of the local gay community to do likewise. Describing Pride as a protest, Unite Scotland's LGBT committee wrote: The Pride movement started as a riot 50 years ago this year at Stonewall Inn and as we remember this, we remember those we have lost and also celebrate the gains we have made. Yet, for some large commercial organizations, support for LGBT equality merely extends to paying

3996-408: The experiments conducted the results showed that the participants who feared backlash because of the results were more likely to hide their non-conforming behavior or conform to the gendered norms. Hiding non-conforming behavior means repressing the behavior going against gender norms. In J.M Brennan the change in gender identity of a non-conforming man or women can cause this hiding and concealment of

4070-666: The first country in South America to legally recognize non-binary gender on all official documentation; non-binary people in the country will have the option to renew their ID with the letter "X" under gender. While the United States does not federally recognize a non-binary gender, in 2016 Oregon became the first state to recognize a non-binary gender identity. In 2017, California passed an act allowing citizens to identify as "non-binary" on official documents. As of 2019 , eight states have passed acts that allow "non-binary" or "X" designations on certain identifying documents. One of

4144-603: The gender they were given at birth to conduct everyday business, as many institutions and forms of identification—such as passports and driver's licenses—only accept, in the sense of recorded recognition, binary gender identities. But with the increasing acceptance of non-binary gender identities and the rise in wider societal recognition, this is slowly changing, as more governments and institutions recognize and allow non-binary identities. Multiple countries legally recognize non-binary or third gender classifications. Some non-Western societies have long recognized transgender people as

4218-479: The genderqueer umbrella, also have their own flag. Pink represents femininity, white represents lack of gender, purple represents mixed gender or androgyny, black represents all other genders, and blue represents masculinity. Agender people, who also sometimes identify as genderqueer, have their own flag. This flag uses black and white stripes to represent an absence of gender, and a green stripe to represent non-binary genders. International Non-Binary People's Day

4292-521: The inclusion or exclusion of intersex people in terminology, such as sex and/or gender-diverse , led to a decline in use of the terms sex and/or gender-diverse and diverse sexes and genders (DSG). Current regulations providing for the recognition of trans and other gender identities use terms such as gender diverse and transgender . In July 2013, the Australian National LGBTI Health Alliance produced

4366-882: The limited identities women are faced with in adulthood. Lesbian and bisexual women, being less concerned with attracting men, may find it easier to reject traditional ideas of womanhood because social punishment for such transgression is not effective, or at least no more effective than the consequences of being openly gay or bisexual in a heteronormative society (which they already experience). This may help account for high levels of gender nonconformity self-reported by lesbians. Gender theorist Judith Butler , in their essay Performative Acts and Gender Constitution: An Essay in Phenomenology and Feminist Theory , states: "Discrete genders are part of what humanizes individuals within contemporary culture; indeed, those who fail to do their gender right are regularly punished. Because there

4440-701: The main arguments against the inclusion of a third gender identifier in the U.S. is that it would make law enforcement and surveillance harder, but countries that have officially recognized a third gender marker have not reported these issues. In the U.S. there are no explicit laws to protect non-binary people from discrimination, but under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 , it is illegal for an employer to require employees to conform to gender stereotypes , or to fire them merely for being transgender. Various countries throughout history have criminalized transgender and non-binary gender identities. In

4514-434: The male/female gender binary . Non-binary identities often fall under the transgender umbrella since non-binary people typically identify with a gender that is different from the sex assigned to them at birth , although some non-binary people do not consider themselves transgender. Non-binary people may identify as an intermediate or separate third gender , identify with more than one gender or no gender, or have

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4588-464: The medical and psychological settings has primarily shown positive treatment outcomes. As these practices become more widely used, longer-term studies and studies with larger sample sizes are needed to continue to evaluate these practices. Research has shown that youth who receive gender-affirming support from their parents have better mental health outcomes than their peers who do not. Gender-affirmative practices emphasize gender health. Gender health

4662-505: The mental and physical health fields in response to research showing that clinical practices that encourage individuals to accept a certain gender identity can cause psychological harm. In 2015, the American Psychological Association published gender-affirmative practice guidelines for clinicians working with transgender and gender-nonconforming people. Preliminary research on gender-affirmative practices in

4736-437: The mid-1990s, notably used by activist Riki Wilchins in the newsletter In Your Face in 1995, and later in their 1997 autobiography. Wilchins contributed significantly to the discourse, particularly with the 2002 anthology GenderQueer: Voices from beyond the Sexual Binary . Jim Sinclair , an autism-rights activist and a founder of Autism Network International, publicly embraced a gender-neutral identity in 1997, declaring

4810-437: The mismatch between their minds and bodily appearance, this leads to discomfort, and negative self-image and eventually may lead to depression , suicide , or self-doubt . If a child is nonconforming at a very young age, it is important to provide family support for positive impact to family and the child. Children who do not conform prior to age 11 tend to have an increased risk for depression, anxiety, and suicidal ideation as

4884-410: The most popular at 74.5% (down 1.2%), "he/him" at 42.5% (up 2.1%), "she/her" at 32.7% (no change), "it/its" at 19.4% (up 3.2%), and a preference for avoiding pronouns or using names as pronouns at 13.2% (up 2.1%). This data offers a comprehensive view of the diverse and evolving ways individuals within the non-binary community identify and prefer to be referred to. Many non-binary/genderqueer people use

4958-592: The needs of gender variant children. Gender nonconformity among people assigned male at birth is usually more strictly, and sometimes violently, policed in the West than is gender nonconformity among people assigned female at birth. However, a spectrum of types of gender nonconformity exists among boys and men. Some types of gender nonconformity, such as being a stay-at-home father , may pass without comment whereas others, such as wearing lipstick and skirts, may attract stares, criticism, or questioning. Some cultures are more tolerant than others of such differences. This

5032-484: The previous year), queer (54.8%, up 0.2%), trans (46.7%, up 8.5%), a category described simply as a person/human/[my name]/"I'm just me" (42.5%, newly included this year), and transgender (40.3%, up 6.4%). The survey also explored title preferences, with 40.1% preferring no title at all (up 1.5%), followed by Mx (18.7%, down 1.4%), Mr (11.5%, up 2.1%), non-gendered professional/academic titles (9.4%, up 1.0%), and Ms (5.5%, up 1.1%). Pronoun usage varied, with "they/them" being

5106-401: The risk of suicide attempts among gay adolescents, whereas studies on lesbians do not consistently show similar patterns. This may be attributed to heightened mistreatment of boys displaying feminine traits, by parents and peers. Among adults, the wearing of women's clothing by men is often socially stigmatized and fetishized , or viewed as sexually abnormal. However, cross-dressing may be

5180-450: The sex they were assigned at birth." Not all gender-variant people identify as transgender, and not all transgender people identify as gender-variant – many identify simply as men or women. Gender identity is one's internal sense of their own gender ; while most people have a gender identity of a boy or a man, or a girl or a woman, gender identity for other people is a more complex experience. Furthermore, gender expression

5254-409: The typical human gender binary. People who identify with a xenogender may not have the words to describe their gender, so instead they compare it to something else. This includes identities such as maverique , aporagender , ambigender , intergender , and genderflux , each presenting unique perspectives and experiences outside conventional gender norms. Non-binary gender, often included within

5328-425: Was 37% for "he/him", 37% for "she/her", and 29% for "they/them". Additionally, 20% did not request specific pronouns be used for them, and 4% used pronouns not listed in the survey. In a 2023 Gender Census survey, 40,375 participants provided insights into how they describe their gender identity and their preferred references. The key identity labels reported were nonbinary, used by 63.1% of respondents (down 0.8% from

5402-553: Was designed in 2011 by Marilyn Roxie. Lavender represents androgyny or queerness, white represents agender identity, and green represents those whose identities which are defined outside the binary. The non-binary pride flag was created in 2014 by Kye Rowan . Yellow represents people whose gender exists outside the binary, purple represents those whose gender is a mixture of—or between—male and female, black represents people who have no gender, and white represents those who embrace many or all genders. Genderfluid people, who fall under

5476-619: Was held on the same day as the NYC Pride March to mark the 50th Anniversary of Stonewall. The Queer Liberation March encouraged anyone to march without prior registration. The Reclaim Pride movement has also reached the LGBT community in the UK and is seeing strong support, especially in London , Manchester , Glasgow , and Brighton , where Reclaim Pride groups are visibly challenging organizers that run Pride money-making events, where many in

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