Nonbinary

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An umbrella term for individuals who do not identify exclusively as male or female. Some people identify as a combination of both, neither, or something else entirely.

What is the definition of non-binary gender?

- "Non-binary and genderqueer are umbrella terms for gender identities that are not solely male or female."

How do non-binary identities relate to the gender binary?

- "Non-binary identities fall under the transgender umbrella, since non-binary people typically identify with a gender that is different from their sex."

Can non-binary individuals identify as transgender?

- "Some non-binary people do not consider themselves transgender."

How do non-binary individuals differ in their gender identities?

- "Non-binary people may identify as an intermediate or separate third gender, identify with more than one gender, no gender, or have a fluctuating gender identity."

Is gender identity linked to sexual or romantic orientation?

- "Gender identity is separate from sexual or romantic orientation: non-binary people have various sexual orientations."

How does being non-binary differ from being intersex?

- "Being non-binary is also not the same as being intersex; most intersex people identify as either male or female."

Do non-binary individuals express their gender in a uniform way?

- "Non-binary people as a group vary in their gender expressions."

Can non-binary individuals reject gender identity altogether?

- "Some non-binary people may reject gender identity altogether."

How do some non-binary individuals seek medical treatment for gender dysphoria?

- "Some non-binary people are medically treated for gender dysphoria with surgery or hormones, as trans men and trans women often are."

What are the umbrella terms for identities beyond male or female?

- "Non-binary and genderqueer are umbrella terms for gender identities that are not solely male or female."

Do non-binary individuals typically identify with a gender different from their assigned sex?

- "Non-binary people typically identify with a gender that is different from their sex."

Are non-binary individuals considered transgender by default?

- "Non-binary identities fall under the transgender umbrella."

Can some non-binary individuals not consider themselves transgender?

- "Some non-binary people do not consider themselves transgender."

What are some possible gender identities for non-binary individuals?

- "Non-binary people may identify as an intermediate or separate third gender, identify with more than one gender, no gender, or have a fluctuating gender identity."

Does gender identity determine sexual or romantic orientation?

- "Gender identity is separate from sexual or romantic orientation: non-binary people have various sexual orientations."

How does being non-binary differ from being intersex?

- "Being non-binary is also not the same as being intersex."

Do intersex individuals predominantly identify as male or female?

- "Most intersex people identify as either male or female."

How do non-binary individuals express their gender?

- "Non-binary people as a group vary in their gender expressions."

Can some non-binary individuals reject the concept of gender identity?

- "Some non-binary people may reject gender identity altogether."

Do non-binary individuals sometimes undergo medical interventions for gender dysphoria?

- "Some non-binary people are medically treated for gender dysphoria with surgery or hormones, as trans men and trans women often are."