Gender Expansive
Gender Expansive
Gender expansive is a term that describes individuals who expand beyond the traditional gender norms in terms of gender identity and expression. It includes people who identify as a mix of genders or do not identify as male or female. Gender expansive individuals may feel that they exist on a spectrum or beyond the binary notion of the man/woman gender paradigm.
They may or may not be comfortable with their bodies as they are, regardless of how they express their gender. Some gender expansive individuals prefer to use gender-neutral pronouns, but this is not a requirement. The term is inclusive and acknowledges that gender identity and expression can be diverse and multifaceted.
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Pronouns
People who identify as gender-expansive may use a variety of pronouns that feel comfortable and affirming to them, regardless of traditional gender categories. Some gender-expansive people may use they/them/theirs pronouns as a gender-neutral option that can be used regardless of their gender expression. Others may use he/him/his or she/her/hers pronouns, or a combination of both, depending on their gender expression at a given time. Some gender-expansive people may also use neopronouns such as ze/zir/zirs, xe/xem/xyrs, or other neopronouns that feel more comfortable and affirming to them. It's important to respect and use the pronouns that a person has specified for themselves, as misgendering can be hurtful and invalidate a person's identity. If you're unsure of a person's pronouns, it's always best to ask them for their preferred pronouns.
Celebrities
Here are a few examples of celebrities who have publicly identified as gender expansive:
Demi Lovato - singer and actor
Elliot Page - actor known for their roles in "Juno" and "The Umbrella Academy"
Mx. Justin Vivian Bond - actor, writer, and singer
Tyler Ford - writer and activist
Jeffrey Marsh - author, activist, and social media personality
Amandla Stenberg - actor known for their roles in "The Hunger Games" and "The Hate U Give"
Nico Tortorella - actor known for their roles in "Younger" and "The Walking Dead: World Beyond"
Jazz Jennings - reality TV personality and LGBTQ activist
Jonathan Van Ness - hair stylist and TV personality on "Queer Eye"
Hari Nef - actor and model.
Gender Types
Gender identity is a deeply personal and complex aspect of a person's identity, and it can vary widely from person to person. Some people identify as male, some as female, while others identify as non-binary, genderqueer, or another gender identity.
Gender identity refers to a person's internal sense of their own gender, which may or may not align with the sex they were assigned at birth. In other words, it is a person's subjective experience of their own gender.
Identity & expression
It's important to note that gender identity is not the same as biological sex, which is typically assigned at birth based on physical characteristics. Gender identity is also distinct from gender expression, which refers to how a person presents their gender to the world through clothing, hairstyle, behavior, and other factors.
Respect
It's important to respect and validate each individual's gender identity, regardless of how it may differ from societal expectations or traditional notions of gender. People should be able to express their gender identity in a way that feels authentic to them and should be able to access the rights and protections they need to live fulfilling lives.
