17/07/2025
This week has been Non-Binary Week. The term non-binary refers to people who do not identify with the gender binary of male and female. Many identities fall within this umbrella term, such as genderfluid, agender, and genderqueer. Some people may identify with certain aspects about the gender binary, potentially fluctuating between the two oppositional categories. However, others may reject it completely.
While non-binary encompasses people who do not identify with the s*x they were assigned at birth, not everyone sees themselves as trans. It is also important to understand the difference between gender identity and gender expression. Simply put, gender identity is who you are, whereas gender expression is how you present yourself. You can present as masculine, feminine or androgynous. However, your appearance does not dictate your gender identity and vice versa.
Bringing awareness to non-binary people is vital to ensuring that this community is no longer overlooked. They continue to experience discrimination and invalidation. Many governments around the world still do not acknowledge the existence of people who do not conform to the binary of man and woman.
However, we are here to tell you that YOU ARE VALID. Your non-binary identity is valid, no matter what governments or other people claim.
