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.

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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