Understanding the Gender Fluidity
Gender fluidity is a concept that describes gender as a fixed point, not a fluid characteristic that can change over time.
That means going beyond LGBTQ+ or cisgender people (people who identify their gender based on their gender, i.e. typically men and women).
For the sake of simplicity, some people in the LGBTQ+ community may also be gender biased.
This means that they can be a man one day, a woman another day, or both on the same day, or neither. In people of the opposite sex, their gender expression can sometimes change.
Examples of famous celebrities with sexual fluids include Miley Cyrus, Sam Smith, and Ruby Rose. Some even choose to change her pronouns to “he” instead of “she” or “her.”
Understanding the Gender Spectrum — LGBTQQIAAP
And you think society stops at LGBTQ… Before understanding how people in these communities can move in their gender identity and expression, it’s important to take a holistic view of the entire gender spectrum. LGBTQQIAAP is certainly a long list, but it is not exhaustive. Let’s dive!
L — Lesbian, a woman who is attracted to the same sex, i.e. other women (e.g. Ellen DeGeneres)
G — Gay, refers to men who are attracted to other men, also known as homosexuals. (eg Jim Parsons)
B — Bisexual, eg. H. a man or woman who is attracted to both genders (for example, pop singer Halsey and Twilight actress Kristen Stewart)
T — Transgender, meaning a person’s gender identity is different from the gender assigned by a doctor at birth (eg, Laverne Cox)
Q — Queer, a controversial word that some want removed while others find it offensive. This applies to someone who doesn’t like the labels of homosexuality or heterosexuality (eg, Janelle Monáe and Sia).
Q- She is referring to the questioning, someone who is still exploring her identity and sexuality and is not ready to be “labeled”.
I — Intersex, someone who does not have the full body of a man or a woman. This may be the result of chromosomes other than XX or XY, or the fact that their reproductive organs are defective.
A — Allies, as the word implies, refers to those who are fair but supportive of the LGBTQ+ community.
A — Asexual, someone who is not sexually attracted to either gender.
P — Pansexual, someone whose sexual attraction is not based on gender and is fluid (for example, Brendan Curie and Kesha)
Gender fluidity now applies to people of any gender identity who don’t want to strictly adhere to labels.
All gender fluid people are LGBTQ+, but not all LGBTQ+ people are gender segregated. Some find their identity and survive forever, while others continue to find other identities throughout their lives.
