Non Binary
Non Binary typically means that you do not fit under the constrictive male or female labels.
What does Non Binary mean ?
Gender identity adopted by individuals who feel that they do not fit into the traditional male/female gender binary.
some may experience their gender as fluid or fluctuating over time, while others may have a stable identity that is simply outside the binary.
Related terms under the non-binary umbrella include:
Genderqueer
used to describe people who reject binary gender distinctions.
Agender
Used to describe people who reject having a gender altogether.
Bigender
used to describe people who identify with two genders .
Genderfluid
used to describe people who's - gender identity changes over time.
Please note that these are just a select few terms under the non binary umbrella and there are many more which come under the same umbrella.
Gender Identity, Gender expression & Sex
Non-binary people often refuse to be confined to the traditional binary categories of “male” or “female.” Instead, they may blend identity, expression, and sex into a fluid whole, choosing not to separate them into rigid boxes.
• They mix identity, expression, and body together like colors in a rainbow
• They create their own way of being, instead of following strict rules
• They show that gender isn’t only two choices — it’s a whole spectrum of possibilities
• They celebrate freedom by picking what feels right for them
• They remind us that everyone deserves respect, no matter where they are on the rainbow