What does it mean to be agender ?
What does it mean to be agender ?
So what are the basics ?
What does it mean to be agender? ; An agender is defined as having no gender. Some agender people describe him as having a “lack of gender”, while others describe themselves as gender neutral.
People often use the following words to mean more or less the same thing:
- asexual
- without sex
- sexevide
- neutrois
Age people fall under the “non-binary” umbrella and the “transgender” umbrella.
Where does the term come from ?
According to an article in them. , the first documented use of the word “gender” was on an Internet forum called UseNet, in the year 2000.
In a chat room, one user posted: “God is amorphous, agender, […] so the image cannot be a physical, gendered or sexual thing.”
Is it the same as being gendervoid ?
Being agender is similar to being gendervoid. Both are characterized by a lack of gender.
However, according to LGBTA Wiki, being gendervoid is slightly different from being agender because “a gendervoid person may feel like there is an empty place where a gender would/should be but just isn’t or is unable to to experience gender”.
Over the past two decades, the term has become more popular, with many people identifying as a gender.
Is it the same as being gender non-conforming ?
Being gender nonconforming is not the same as being gendered, although the terms may overlap.
A gender nonconforming person simply does not conform to the gender norms expected of them. Some gender non-conforming people are a gender, but many are not.
Why do some people confuse being agender with being asexual w?
Asexual means you feel little or no sexual attraction to others.
Agender means you have no gender.
The “a-” at the beginning confuses a lot of people, but the terms mean two different things. Some agender people are asexual , but not all agender people are.
Can anyone be an agender ?
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What might this look like in practice ?
Being a gender means different things to different people.
Some agender people might transition medically by having gender-confirming surgery or taking hormones if they feel it’s best for them.
However, many gendered people don’t transition medically – it’s a personal choice.
Similarly, some agender people change their name, pronouns, or gender expression (i.e. the clothes they wear, their style, etc.).
However, it’s entirely up to them, and there’s no “right” way to be a gender.
What pronouns are used ?
A person’s gender identity does not necessarily determine the pronouns they use. For example, a non-binary person can use their pronouns.
Someone with a gender could use their pronouns, but they could also use the pronouns she/her or he/him/her. They might even use a mixture of pronouns or neopronouns.
The best way to know someone’s pronouns is to ask politely.
What differentiates it from being non-binary, genderqueer or gender-fluid ?
The word “non-binary” is an umbrella term that refers to a range of genders that do not fall exclusively into the “masculine” or “feminine” category.
Although agender may fall under the non-binary umbrella, not all non-binary people are agender – some non-binary people may identify as demiboys, demigirls, bigender, polygender, or whatever.
In general, genderqueer people do not identify exclusively as male or female. The word “genderqueer” means that their gender identity does not conform to the mainstream.
Being fluid means your gender shifts and changes over time. Although a person can be agender and genderfluid, they are not the same thing.
You can identify as an agenda as well as non-binary, genderqueer and/or genderfluid at the same time.
Why might someone choose to use this term over others ?
The words a person uses to describe their gender depend on their own identity, feelings and beliefs.
Agender is a big word for someone who doesn’t feel like they identify with any particular genre.
Someone may choose the term over similar words (like genderless or gendervoid) if they feel a stronger emotional or intellectual connection to it.
How do you know if this is the term for you ?
There is no “test” to determine if you are a gender, as it depends on your own identity.
Indeed, being agender means different things to different people, and no two agender people have exactly the same experience.
Whatever word you want to use to describe your gender is fine. It is a personal decision and it must be respected.
To get you thinking about whether or not you are a gender, you can do the following :
Read about gender
Reading articles and books about being a gender, watching relevant YouTube videos, and finding gender identity resources can help you learn more.
Learning about other people’s experiences with gender identity can help you articulate your own gender.
think of your own kind
What does gender mean to you? If you could choose any gender, what would it be? What would that look like? If you knew that you would be accepted unconditionally by society, regardless of your gender, how would you identify ? What pronouns would you use? You could write a journal about it.
Connect with others
Meeting and talking to non-binary, gender-fluid, genderqueer, or gender-questioning people can help you find support while challenging your gender.
You may be able to find in-person LGBTQIA+ dating in your area, but if not, there are plenty of forums online for that purpose.
Practice calling yourself agender
Call yourself agender out loud, or in a journal, or in your head. Ask yourself if the term feels comfortable and appropriate.
You don’t need to tell others if you’re not comfortable doing so – it can be kept private if you prefer.
There are no right or wrong answers here. The term you use should feel comfortable to you.
What if you don’t think that term is right for you anymore ?
It’s completely normal to identify as agender and later feel that your gender has changed.
You can also identify as a gender and later discover a term that you connect with more. Just because your gender can change over time doesn’t mean it’s invalid.
How can you support the agender people in your life ?
If you have a close calendar, you can support them in several ways:
- They can change their pronouns or their name. It’s important to use the pronouns and name they want you to use.
- Reiterate that you are there to support them. Ask them if there is a specific way to show your support: they may have a specific request.
- Give them space to talk about being a gender without expecting them to talk about it (because they might not want to).
Need more information? We’ve created a guide to speaking to transgender and non-binary people in a respectful way.
Where can you find out more ?
If you want to learn more about being a gender or about gender identities in general, here are some helpful resources:
- Neutrois is a great resource for anyone who is or thinks they are neutral, agender, or asexual.
- Nonbinary Wiki is a wiki-like site that includes a lot of information related to gender identities.
- Genderqueer.me has a long list of gender resources, including resources for trans or non-binary people.
- Similarly, Transgender Care Listings has a helpful list of resources for non-binary people.
- Interested in reading? Book Riot’s list of gender identity books includes both fiction and non-fiction books about being trans and non-binary.
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