Non-Binary
Non-Binary
Non-binary is a gender identity that falls outside the traditional binary of male and female. It encompasses a range of gender identities, including but not limited to androgynous, genderfluid, agender, bigender, and neutrois. Non-binary people may identify as transgender and/or transsexual, and may or may not experience gender dysphoria. Non-binary people may wish to express themselves in ways that are traditionally seen as masculine, feminine, or a combination of the two, or may prefer to adopt a more androgynous appearance.
Non-binary people may use a variety of pronouns, including they/them, she/her, he/him, and neopronouns such as xe/xem or ze/zir.
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Pronouns
People who identify as non-binary may use a variety of pronouns, including gender-neutral pronouns and/or pronouns that don't align with traditional gender categories. Some non-binary people may use they/them/theirs pronouns, which are commonly used as gender-neutral pronouns in English. Others may 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 non-binary:
Sam Smith - singer and songwriter
Alok Vaid-Menon - writer, performer, and activist
Indya Moore - actor known for their role in "Pose"
Jonathan Van Ness - hair stylist and TV personality on "Queer Eye"
Janelle Monáe - singer, songwriter, and actress
Jacob Tobia - writer, producer, and performer
Asia Kate Dillon - actor known for their roles in "Billions" and "Orange is the New Black"
Ezra Miller - actor known for their roles in "Fantastic Beasts" and "The Perks of Being a Wallflower"
Ruby Rose - actor known for their roles in "Orange is the New Black" and "Batwoman"
Lachlan Watson - actor known for their role in "Chilling Adventures of Sabrina"
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.
