Genderqueer
Genderqueer
Genderqueer is an umbrella term that encompasses a wide range of gender identities and experiences beyond the traditional male/female binary. It can include individuals who identify as a combination of genders, neither male nor female (agender, neutrois), gender-fluid, third gender, or those who cannot define their gender with a specific label. Some genderqueer people may identify as transgender or non-binary, while others see gender and sex as separate aspects of themselves.
Genderqueer individuals may choose to transition medically or socially, and they may have any sexual orientation. The term can also be used to describe individuals who transgress mainstream gender distinctions in their expression.
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Pronouns
People who identify as genderqueer may use a variety of pronouns that feel comfortable and affirming to them, regardless of traditional gender categories. Some genderqueer people may use they/them/theirs pronouns as a gender-neutral option that can be used regardless of their gender expression. Others may use neopronouns such as ze/zir/zirs, xe/xem/xyrs, or other neopronouns that feel more comfortable and affirming to them. Some genderqueer people may also use he/him/his or she/her/hers pronouns, or a combination of both, depending on their gender expression at a given time. 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 genderqueer:
Tan France - Queer Eye's resident fashion expert
Ezra Furman - musician, actor, and activist
Anohni - musician, writer, and activist
Alok Vaid-Menon - poet, artist, and activist
Bex Taylor-Klaus - actor and musician
Jacob Tobia - writer and activist
Vaginal Davis - artist, filmmaker, and musician
Mae Martin - actor and comedian
Jen Richards - actor, writer, and producer
Christeene Vale - artist and performer
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.
