Gender fluidity: What it is, and how to support gender fluid people

In psychology, the words “sex” and “sex” have special meanings. “Gender” refers to whether a person behaves as male or female; while “gender” refers to whether a person is male or female, and whether a person has one x chromosome, one y chromosome, or two x chromosomes.

Therefore, to better understand the meaning of gender fluidity, it is important to realize that fluidity is understood in terms of sex, not in terms of fluidity in sex.

In my nine years of clinical practice as a clinical psychologist, the term “gender fluid” has only become popular in recent years, as my clients identify as “non-binary” or “fluid.”

Since then, I began to search and read more about this concept, such as general definitions.

It has been noted that gender can span a spectrum and those who identify as non-binary can change their gender over time or depending on the situation. Many of my clients (especially my parents) do not believe that such a state exists.

Is gender fluidity in the mind or in the body?

Like all other mental disorders we have studied in clinical psychology, there are many factors that can lead a person to identify as “sexually fluid.”

Biological, psychological, and social perspectives are important perspectives that I believe validate and understand this concept.

On the biological side of gender fluidity, this is pretty simple. Genetics represents a person’s gender identity and determines whether that person is male or female. In other words, it doesn’t change.

It does not depend on the time, the situation and the person’s feelings. If a person is born with a genetic makeup that determines that he is male, then he is male and vice versa.

However, from a psychological and social perspective, explaining gender fluidity can be tricky.

A person can begin to develop their gender identity from a young age. At this point in life, a person’s gender identity is shaped by the family or partner, the community, society and culture, and the historical period in which they lived.

Each interaction and environmental factor can shape different norms and expectations about a person’s gender and gender identity.

How can gender-specific people be supported?

It is important to understand that we cannot deny someone’s personal feelings about themselves. You know better about yourself.

We can think of gender fluidity as part of a wide range of human experiences, and this applies to gender identity and gender expression as well.

It is important for teens and young adults to listen to them and help them understand their gender identity and expression, as they are also learning about themselves.

Here are some ways to support a friend or family member who is expressing concerns and doubts about their gender:

Listen to the person and validate your experience of their gender.

Trust that they know themselves better and be patient as they try to develop their gender identity (especially among young people).

Connect them to a support system and resources where they can talk to people with similar experience or professionals so they can express their emotions in a supportive environment.

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