Recently, an author known to me came out as transgender. While I have always supported marginalized groups, this year struck a little closer to home.
I was not raised to be open-minded. I came to that decision on my own. Sometimes it takes something specific to open people’s minds. Maybe one day, there will be less negativity against transgender people.
What is non-binary?
“Non-binary is an umbrella term for people whose gender identity doesn’t sit comfortably with ‘man’ or ‘woman’. Non-binary identities are varied and can include people who identify with some aspects of binary identities, while others reject them entirely.
Non-binary people can feel that their gender identity and gender experience involves being both a man and a woman, or that it is fluid, in between, or completely outside of that binary.”
It’s a larger group than you might have expected
25% of LGBT+ youth identify outside the male/female gender binary.
— The Trevor Project
12% of millennials no longer view gender as strictly male or female.
— GLAAD Accelerating Acceptance Report
The workplace will see a 12–20% increase in non-binary individuals over the next decade.
— Lloyds of London & Global Butterflies Guide 2020
This author supports all identities.
Agender falls under the broader umbrella of non-binary identities
Respecting people’s right to self-identify affirms their dignity, autonomy, and lived experience, fostering inclusion and psychological safety. Denying this right can cause harm, reinforce discrimination, and erode trust in personal and societal relationships.
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