Genderqueer

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Genderqueer
Classification	Gender
Related terms
Different from	Non-binary

Genderqueer is a term for individuals who feel that they have a queer or non-normative experience with gender, either through their gender identity, their gender presentation, or other experiences of gender. It is often used interchangeably with non-binary to mean a gender that is not strictly male or female. This definition can be used as a gender identity on its own or as an umbrella term.^[source?]

Etymology

Genderqueer has been used as an adjective to refer to any individuals who do not fit the mainstream ideals of gender or gender presentation, regardless of their self-defined gender identity. It includes anyone who "queers" their gender, either through their identity or their gender expression. Using this definition genderqueer can be used to describe binary individuals (i.e. both cisgender and transgender) who have a non-normative experience with gender or gender presentation. One may also identify as genderqueer as a political statement. Terms like gender non-conforming may be used to describe some of these individuals as well.^[source?]

Some genderqueer individuals may also identify as another gender identity (such as androgynous, bigender, etc.) or they may identify solely as genderqueer. They may also identify as transgender and/or non-binary. Some genderqueer individuals may wish to transition, either medically, socially, or both. Genderqueer individuals can have any sexual orientation.^[source?]

Community

A wide range of things can be mentioned here, this section is for general impacts that people who identify as this term have on society. Example, This section can mention things specific to this identity's community, like ace rings to asexuals, or miscellaneous things that people of this group have achieved and contributed to that do not fall into the other sections, or be left blank.

History

Genderqueer was first used in the 1990s as "gender queer", used by anyone who experienced or expressed gender with the non-normative connotations of the Queer Movement. The earliest known use of "genderqueer" as a single word and identity is by Riki Anne Wilchins in the Spring 1995 newsletter of Transexual Menace. Wilchins stated they identify as genderqueer in their 1997 autobiography.

By 1999 and 2000, online communities were using the term genderqueer as an umbrella to unite a number of non-binary identities and identifications. Over the next decade, genderqueer developed as a standalone identity with particular connotations.^[source?]

Flag

The genderqueer flag was designed by Marilyn Roxie is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License. The first design for the flag was posted in June 2010; the flag was later changed in September 2010.

The flag was changed again in June 2011, producing the final flag. The colors represent the following: lavender, the mixing of blue and pink, traditional male and female colors, is meant to represent genderqueer individuals who are both male and female or are in between male and female, such as androgyne. It also represents queerness, as lavender has historically been associated with homosexuality and bisexuality. White represents individuals falling completely outside of the gender binary such as agender/genderless individuals. Dark chartreuse green, the inverse of lavender, is meant to represent those who are outside the binary, such as neutrois.^[source?]

The most common genderqueer/non-binary symbol was created by Johnathan R in 2012. It is similar to the male or female symbols, but instead of a cross on the female symbol or arrow on the male symbol, it uses an X or a star on the end. The use of the X denounces both binary genders, and the letter X is commonly used in non-binary pronouns and titles. The position, pointing straight up, also deviates from the positions of the male and female symbols.^[source?]

Distinction

Genderqueer and nonbinary identities can and often do overlap with one another. And, there is some amount of debate about what the difference between the two really is.^[source?]

Nonbinary tends to be used as more of a catchall for people who don't identify with the binary categories of man and woman. Genderqueer often describes a particular experience under that umbrella, which may include feeling that one's gender is fluid.^[source?]

But for a long time, genderqueer identity has been open to anyone who “queers” gender. This means anyone who does things that are outside of the norm of their actual or perceived gender identity. Many of us do things that aren't considered “normal” for people of our gender identity, so under this second framework, genderqueer could actually be a much larger umbrella than nonbinary.^[source?]

Because genderqueer incorporates queer, and because queer identity has specific political roots, there can be a particular political bent to identifying as genderqueer that someone who is nonbinary may or may not share. As always, it's up to each person to determine which of these terms works best for them.^[source?]

Controversy

If there has been a specific variety of this identity-phobic discourse that has led to discrediting it please detail that here. If there have been similar -phobic discourses around popular flags, it can also be documented in this section.

Perceptions and Discrimination

This section focuses more on the specific kinds of discrimination and oppression that these people may face. Examples would be mentioning systematic transphobia and non-binary erasure on the page for agender, mentioning rates of mental health issues in this group, etc.

Media

This section should be used to elaborate on the portrayal and representation of this identity in various forms of media, which can include a listing or links to various artists or movies, series, etc.

Resources

• https://www.healthline.com/health/transgender/genderqueer

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