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| + | | altname = Genderless <small>(some definitions)</small> |
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| + | | different = *Genderless <small>(some definitions)</small> |
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| − | *[[Omnisexual]] |
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| + | *Gender apathetic |
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| + | * [[Gender neutral]] |
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| + | * [[Gender non-conforming]] |
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| + | '''Agender''', also known as '''genderless''',<ref name="The Queens' English">{{Cite_print |author=Davis, Chloe O. |title=The Queens' English: The LGBTQIA+ Dictionary of Lingo and Colloquial Phrases |publisher=Clarkson Potter/Publishers |date=2021 |isbn=9780593135013}}</ref><ref name="A-Z">{{Cite_print |author=Holleb, Morgan Lev Edward |title=The A-Z of Gender and Sexuality: From Ace to Ze |publisher=Jessica Kingsley Publishers |date=2019 |isbn=9781784506636}}</ref><ref name="ABCs">{{ABCs}}</ref> can be one of the '''A''' terms in the acronym [[LGBTQIA+]].<ref name="The Queens' English" /><ref name="A-Z" /> It is a [[gender identity]] that has been defined multiple ways, including:<ref name="ABCs" /> |
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| − | '''Pansexuality''' is the sexual attraction toward people regardless of their [[sex]] or [[gender identity]].<ref name="HRC: Glossary of Terms">{{Cite web|url=https://www.hrc.org/resources/glossary-of-terms|title=Glossary of Terms|author=[[Human Rights Campaign]]}}</ref> Since [[gender]] or sex are not determining factors in who a pansexual person is attracted to, some pansexuals might call themselves ''gender-blind'', therefore rejecting the [[gender binary]].<ref name="What it Means to be Pansexual or Panromantic">{{Cite web|url=https://lgbt.foundation/news/what-it-means-to-be-pansexual-or-panromantic/300|title=What it Means to be Pansexual or Panromantic|author=Admin Silverchip|date=2019-05-21}}</ref> |
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| + | HOW TF DON'T YOU HAVE A FUCKING GENDER, JUST LOOK AT WHAT'S IN YOUR PANTS. |
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| + | *her.<ref name="The Queens' English" /> |
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| + | *Feeling [[gender neutral]].<ref name="ABCs" /> |
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| + | *The absence of a feeling of gender<ref name="A-Z" /> or lacking gender.<ref name="ABCs" /> |
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| + | *nder.<ref name="ABCs" /> |
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| + | *vant.<ref name="ABCs" /> |
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| + | While agender is typically considered under the [[transgender]] and/or [[non-binary]] [[Umbrella term|umbrellas]], different individuals may or may not identify with those terms; those who do use them do not need to [[transition]] physically, legally, or socially to be agender.<ref name="A-Z" /><ref name="TLP: Non-Binary">{{Cite_web|url=https://translanguageprimer.com/non-binary|title=Non-Binary|author=[[The Trans Language Primer]]|work=[https://translanguageprimer.com The Trans Language Primer]|archivedate=20211026211648}}</ref> Some agender people are [[genderfluid]], meaning their gender identity is not static and changes from being agender.<ref name="A-Z" /> Agender individuals can have any type of [[gender expression]] and use any set of [[pronoun]]s or no pronouns at all just like any other individual can.<ref name="UNCO: Pride Flags">{{Cite web|url=https://www.unco.edu/gender-sexuality-resource-center/resources/pride-flags.aspx|title=Pride Flags|author=The Gender & Sexuality Resource Center|work=[https://www.unco.edu University of Northern Colorado]}}</ref> Agender identities are not exclusive to certain [[Birth assignment|assigned genders at birth]] or [[sexual orientation]]s and [[romantic orientation]]s, just like the majority of the genders that are often or always included in the non-binary and/or transgender umbrellas<ref name="Healthline: What Does It Mean to Be Agender?">{{Cite web |url=https://www.healthline.com/health/agender|title=What Does It Mean to Be Agender?|author=Ferguson, Sian|work=[https://www.healthline.com Healthline]}}</ref> and the orientation terms used by individuals who are agender may potentially challenge the idea of "same" and "opposite" gender attraction.<ref name="A-Z" /> |
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==Etymology== |
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+ | The term "agender" is comprised of the prefix "a-", which comes from the Ancient Greek ''ἀ''-, meaning "not" or "without",<ref name="Wiktionary: a-">[https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/a-#Etymology Etymology of "a-"]</ref> and "gender". The literal meaning of the term agender is thus "genderless" or "without gender".<ref name="ABCs" /> |
==Community== |
==Community== |
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| + | How can you not have a gender, are ya a jellyfish or what? Spread the word! DEUS VULT! ✝️✝️✝️✝️⛪⛪⛪⚔️⚔️ |
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| − | Pansexual & Panromantic Awareness Day is internationally celebrated on May 24.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://lgbt.foundation/news/5-things-you-should-know-on-pansexual-visibility-day/161|title=5 things you should know on Pansexual Visibility Day|publisher=LGBT Foundation}}</ref> |
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| + | <ref name="The Gay Uk: When is Agender Pride Day in 2021?">{{Cite web |url=https://www.thegayuk.com/when-is-agender-pride-day-in-2021/ |title=When is Agender Pride Day in 2021? |author=News Desk |work=[https://www.thegayuk.com/ The Gay UK] |date=2021-02-24}}</ref> |
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===History=== |
===History=== |
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| + | While agender as an identity is not new, the word describing the gender experience, or lack thereof, only surfaced on the internet in 2000 on a forum called UseNet during a religious discussion with someone referring to God as being agender.<ref name="Them: What Does It Mean to Be Agender?">{{Cite web|url=https://www.them.us/story/inqueery-agender |title=Inqueery: What Does It Mean to Be Agender? |work=[https://www.them.us them.] |date=2018-08-07}}</ref> According to the Oxford English Dictionary, the term was used again on the same forum 5 years later, this time to refer to people,<ref name="OED: Agender">{{Cite_web|url=https://www.oed.com/view/Entry/47450702|title=agender, adj.|author=Oxford English Dictionary}}</ref> and from then on, the term started to gain traction. It was used in a profile done by the New York Times of "Generation LGBTQIA",<ref name="NYT: Generation LGBTQIA">{{Cite web|url=https://www.nytimes.com/2013/01/10/fashion/generation-lgbtqia.html |title=Generation LGBTQIA |author=Schulman, Michael |work=[https://www.nytimes.com New York Time] |date=2013-01-09}}</ref> and US history was made on March 10, 2017, when the Multnomah County Court of Oregon granted Patch a "General Judgment of Name and Sex Change", thus becoming the first, legally agender person in the US. The same judgment also allowed them to change names and become mononymous—meaning only having one name instead of a given name and a surname.<ref name="nbcnews">{{Cite web|url=https://www.nbcnews.com/feature/nbc-out/judge-grants-oregon-resident-right-be-genderless-n736971 |title=Judge Grants Oregon Resident the Right to Be Genderless |author=O'Hara, Mary Emily |work=[https://www.nbcnews.com NBC News] |date=2017-03-23}}</ref> |
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| − | ''Document the community's most important history, including facts such as key events, breakthroughs in improving the community's wellbeing and rights, or historical figures known to belong to the community.'' |
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===Flag=== |
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| + | Idk man, looks pretty fuckin ugly |
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| − | [[File:Pansexual Flag.svg|thumb|right|200px|The pansexual flag, designed by Jasper V in 2010.]] |
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| − | The most commonly used pansexual pride flag was designed by Jasper V in 2010.<ref>https://web.archive.org/web/20110824012318/http://pansexualflag.tumblr.com/post/1265215452/hex-color-codes-you-dont-have-to-use-these-exact</ref><ref>https://twitter.com/shrikeabyssals/status/1161261235863793664?s=20&t=jpxKczjc8JtBEN995SuHmA</ref> It consists of three horizontal stripes: a magenta stripe at the top, a strong gold yellow stripe in the center, and a light cerulean stripe at the bottom.<ref>https://twitter.com/shrikeabyssals/status/1161260934045810688?s=20&t=jpxKczjc8JtBEN995SuHmA</ref> |
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| + | created on February 18, 2014, by Salem, who identifies as an agender and panromantic demisexual with they/she pronouns.<ref name="flagcreator">{{Cite web|url=https://majesticmess.com/encyclopedia/agender-flag/ |title=Agender Flag |work=[https://majesticmess.com/ Majestic Mess Designs]}}</ref> An artist from New York, they created the flag at a time when Tumblr was seeing an influx of identity expressions, making it hard for people to distinguish the valid identities from the "online fads". Capitalizing on the momentum, Salem created the agender flag (among others)<ref name="flagcreatorinterview">{{Cite web|url=https://majesticmess.com/2018/12/16/interview-creator-of-the-agender-flag/ |title=Introduction Interview: Creator of the Agender Flag |work=[https://majesticmess.com/ Majestic Mess Designs] |date=2018-12-16}}</ref> to increase visibility for agender identities and reclaim their own identity.<ref name="flagcreator" /> The transgender flag served as a primary influence as Salem wanted to have a similar stripe pattern and symmetry.<ref name="flagcreatorinterview" /> |
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| + | [[File:Agender Flag.svg|thumb|right|200px|This flag was created to increase visibility for agender people, as well as a way for the artist to reclaim their own identity.]] |
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| + | The flag design features 7 horizontal stripes, from top to bottom: black, gray, white, green, white, gray, and black again. The black and white stripes represent the agender experience, the gray the demi-agender experience, and the green refers to agender being part of the wider non-binary community as those who identify outside of the [[gender binary]].<ref name="TLP: Non-Binary" /> While the monochrome on the flag is representative of a spectrum of internal identities, ranging from people with a strong feeling of gender to those without, the green in the middle was deliberately chosen for being the invert of the shade of purple on the non-binary flag that refers to those who relate to the gender binary, as purple is a combination of pink and blue, the traditional female and male colors, thus highlighting that agender does not fall between the binary spectrum at all.<ref name="flagcreatorinterview" /> |
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| + | [[File:Agender 4-stripe Flag.svg|thumb|left|An homage to the original flag was created in 2021.]] |
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| + | While Salem's design remains the most widespread, more agender flags were created. In 2021, Mars created a four-striped homage to the original, using similar colors and meanings, though with a deliberately higher-contrast design and fewer stripes to emphasize the solidarity of agender people who may also be [[lesbian]], [[gay]], [[bisexual]], non-binary, trans, [[asexual|ace]], or any other sexual, romantic, and gender identities. By reducing the repetition of the colors, Mars sent out the message that "No matter what else we are, all agender people are wholly equally agender."<ref name="flag">[https://www.prideflags.org/ Agender pride flag 2021]</ref> |
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| − | Jasper V stated on their Twitter that the pride flag's meanings were intended as follows: "Pink and blue, because of their gendered traditions, and yellow, a generally non-gendered colour, to represent nonbinary folks etc."<ref>https://twitter.com/shrikeabyssals/status/1161261077331681281?s=20&t=jpxKczjc8JtBEN995SuHmA</ref> The meaning of the colors, however, is debated. Some say that the pink stands for attraction to women, yellow for attraction to [[non-binary]] or [[gender non-conforming]] individuals, and blue for attraction to men.<ref name="Gay Times">{{Cite web|url=https://www.gaytimes.co.uk/culture/pride-flags/|title=What do all the different Pride flags stand for?|publisher=Gay Times}}</ref><ref name="Clare Bayley">{{Cite web|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140724230618/http://clarebayley.com/2013/06/a-field-guide-to-pride-flags/|title=A field guide to Pride flags|publisher=Clare Bayley}}</ref><ref name="USA TODAY">{{Cite web|url=https://eu.usatoday.com/in-depth/graphics/2021/06/01/lgbtq-pride-flags-meaning-gay-lesbian-transgender-nonbinary-intersex-pride-flags-represent/5133381001/|title=LGBTQ Pride flags go beyond the classic rainbow. Here's what each one means|publisher=USA TODAY}}</ref> Others say that the blue, pink, and yellow stand for those who ''identify'' as men, women, and non-binary people, respectively.<ref name="Mashable">{{Cite web|url=https://mashable.com/archive/lgbt-pride-symbols|title=A Storied Glossary of Iconic LGBT Flags and Symbols|publisher=Mashable}}</ref><ref name="KTVU">{{Cite web|url=https://www.ktvu.com/news/want-to-know-more-about-the-rainbow-colors-heres-a-guide-to-pride-flag-symbolism|title=Want to know more about the rainbow colors? Here's a guide to Pride flag symbolism|publisher=KTVU FOX 2}}</ref><ref name="GLAAD: Mashable">{{Cite web|url=https://www.glaad.org/blog/mashable-publishes-date-compilation-lgbt-flags-and-symbols|title=Mashable publishes an up-to-date compilation of LGBT flags and symbols|publisher=GLAAD}}</ref>[[File:Alternative Pansexual Flag.svg|thumb|left|200px|An alternative pansexual flag, designed by Jesse (@gunslinger) in 2020.]]After some conflict generated by opinions of the original flag creator, several new flags have been proposed and are in use by sections of the community. One example of an alternative flag was designed by Jesse (@gunslinger) on Twitter in 2020. Green represents sense of belonging, yellow represents attraction regardless of gender identity, and orange represents gender empowerment.<ref>https://twitter.com/gunslinqer/status/1276573542017118209</ref> They stated that they chose to design a new flag as a way to separate himself (and others in the pansexual community) from Jasper V's beliefs; he particularly disagreed with their support of [[Bisexual|bi]]-[[Lesbian|lesbians]].<ref>https://twitter.com/gunslinqer/status/1276191068334239746?s=20&t=PQNjCg-HX5UidOh2IgRHzA</ref> |
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===Distinction=== |
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| + | Gender apathy is different from agender in that the individual could be cisgender or non-binary, but they do not care or think about it. People who are gender apathetic are not fazed by gendered comments and do not feel discriminated against for being their gender, even when they are.<ref name="BL">{{Cite web|url=https://boblane.com/2018/04/15/gender-apathy-another-identity-or-just-lazy/|title=SS: Gender Apathy}}</ref> |
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| − | Though very similar in the sense that both sexualities are attracted to all genders, the main difference is that pansexual people are often referred to as gender-blind, meaning they are attracted to people regardless of gender, whereas omnisexual people ''do'' recognize the gender of those they are interested in, therefore letting it play a part in their attraction.<ref name="WebMD:Omnisexual">{{Cite web|url=https://www.webmd.com/sex/what-is-omnisexual|title=What Is Omnisexual?|publisher=WebMD}}</ref> |
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+ | ====Genderless==== |
| + | Genderless and agender are sometimes considered separate terms. In definitions that separate them, they are seen as having a strong overlap between the experiences, but with the definition of genderless having a stronger emphasis on completely lacking a gender.<ref name="TLP: Genderless">{{Cite web|url=https://translanguageprimer.com/genderless/ |title=Genderless|author=[[The Trans Language Primer]]|work=[https://translanguageprimer.com The Trans Language Primer]|archivedate=20211101171852}}</ref> |
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| − | Bisexuality, due to the prefix ''bi-'', is the sexual attraction to two or more genders. Pansexuality, however, composed with the prefix ''pan-'', is the sexual attraction to all people, regardless of gender. Pansexual and bisexual identities have nuanced differences, and someone who is attracted to all genders may still identify as bisexual, as labels all come down to personal preference.<ref name="biresource">{{Cite_web|url=https://biresource.org/bi-info/what-is-bisexuality|title=What is Bisexuality?|author=Bisexual Resource Center}}</ref> |
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| + | Gender neutral means "not gendered", which places it right within the meaning of agender, i.e., "without a gender". However, as opposed to agender, gender neutral is not a term used to describe people. This term is used to refer to language (such as pronouns or neutral greeting or job titles), locations (like bathrooms), or other aspects of society.<ref name="PFLAG: National Glossary of Terms">{{Cite_web|url=https://pflag.org/glossary|title=National Glossary of Terms|author=[[PFLAG]]}}</ref> |
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| − | Though attracted to several genders, polysexual people do not necessarily experience attraction to ''all'' genders. Pansexual people, however, do. Another notable difference between the two identities is that gender and/or sex often does play a significant role when it comes to a polysexual person's attraction.<ref name="Bi.org">{{Cite web|url=https://bi.org/en/questions/what-is-the-difference-between-bisexual-and-terms-like-pansexual-polysexual-omnisexual-ambisexual-and-fluid|title=What is the difference between bisexual and terms like pansexual, polysexual, omnisexual, ambisexual, and fluid?}}</ref> |
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| + | ====Gender non-conforming==== |
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| − | People may wrongly accuse pansexual people that they "just can't make up their mind about their sexuality." This is harmful, as it invalidates a pansexual person's feelings and experiences.<ref name="Health">{{Cite web|url=https://www.health.com/mind-body/health-diversity-inclusion/polysexual|title=What Does It Mean to Be Polysexual? here is How Experts Explain This Sexual Identity}}</ref> |
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| + | The difference between agender and [[gender non-conforming]] people lies in the fact that agender people generally experience a lack of gender whereas a gender non-conforming person is someone who does not fully conform to the expectations around their gender that their society enforces. While some gender non-conforming people may identify as agender, many do not, and they simply do not follow the expected gender [[norm]]s. This can out itself in the way they express themselves, the roles they assume, or any other aspect of their gender.<ref name="Healthline: What Does It Mean to Be Agender?" /> |
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| − | There are also the assumptions people make about a person's sexuality based on the relationship they are currently in. If a pansexual man is dating a woman, people might assume he is [[Heterosexual|straight]]. This is, however, not the case. These are also common assumptions when it comes to bisexuality and/or polysexuality.<ref name="Health" /> |
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| + | Although agender and gendervoid are similar and can be used interchangeably, gendervoid puts more emphasis on feeling like one's gender is literally a void.<ref name="TTSG">{{Cite web|url=https://transgenderteensurvivalguide.com/post/146671133410/whats-the-difference-between-agender-and|title=What's the difference between agender and gendervoid?}}</ref> |
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| + | As non-binary is an umbrella term for all genders falling outside of the gender binary; agender is often placed under this term. However, this does not mean that all non-binary people are agender, as many may experience gender whereas agender people do not.<ref name="Healthline: What Does It Mean to Be Agender?" /><ref name="PFLAG: National Glossary of Terms" /> |
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| + | '''Neutrois''' is a [[non-binary]] [[gender identity]] with a strong emphasis on gender neutrality. It is considered part of the [[genderqueer]] and transgender umbrellas.<ref name="N">{{Cite web|url=http://neutrois.com/|title=Neutrois|publisher=Neutrois.com|accessdate=January 21, 2022}}</ref> Some people identify as both agender and neutrois.<ref name="The Queens' English" /> |
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| + | ''I feel like 4000 pounds of pure democracy wouldn't hurt ya'll 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸'' |
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| + | ''This section focuses more on the specific kinds of discrimination and oppression that these people may face. Examples would be mentioning systematic transphobia and non-binary erasure on the page for agender, mentioning rates of mental health issues in this group, etc.'' |
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==Media== |
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| − | *David Rose from ''Schitt's Creek''{{source}} |
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| − | *Harper Bettencourt from ''iCarly (2021)''{{source}} |
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| − | *[[w:c:vampirediaries:Josie Saltzman|Josie Saltzman]] from ''Legacies''{{source}} |
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| − | *[[w:c:nancydrew:Isaac Vega|Isaac Vega]] from ''Tom Swift''{{source}} |
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| − | *[https://sexeducation.fandom.com/wiki/Ola_Nyman Ola Nyman] from ''[https://sexeducation.fandom.com/wiki/Sex_Education_Wiki Sex Education]''{{source}} |
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| − | *Possibly [[w:c:thewalkingdead:Victor Strand (Fear)|Victor Strand]] in [[w:c:thewalkingdead:Fear the Walking Dead|''Fear the Walking Dead'']] <small>(Only implied in out-of-universe interviews. In-universe confirmation is currently that he is [[bisexual]])</small> |
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| − | * [[w:c:hazbinhotel:Blitzo|Blitzo]] in [[w:c:hazbinhotel:Helluva Boss|''Helluva Boss'']]. |
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| − | *[https://srpelo-spookymonth.fandom.com/wiki/Kevin Kevin] in [https://srpelo-spookymonth.fandom.com/ Spooky Month] |
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| − | *[https://tmra-series.fandom.com/wiki/Time_Zone Tristain T. Travis (Time Zone)] in [https://tmra-series.fandom.com/wiki/Time_Majesty:_Ruffus_Adventures ''Time Majesty: Ruffus Adventures''] |
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| − | *[https://tmra-series.fandom.com/wiki/Whiteware_Dameknight Xela Stern (Whiteware)] in [https://tmra-series.fandom.com/wiki/Time_Majesty:_Ruffus_Adventures ''Time Majesty: Ruffus Adventures''] |
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| − | *[https://tmra-series.fandom.com/wiki/Mr._Magistral_Malik Mr. Magistral Malik] and [https://tmra-series.fandom.com/wiki/Nostalgia_Homesick_(Magistralverse) Nostalgia Homesick] <small>(exclusively in the Magistralverse; confirmed to be Pansexual; heavily speculated to be [[Bisexual]], [[Omnisexual]], Heteroflexible, or possible [[Heterosexual]])</small> |
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| − | *Possibly [https://tmra-series.fandom.com/wiki/Malik_Magistral Malik Magistral], [https://tmra-series.fandom.com/wiki/Olaf_Kleine Olaf Kleine], [https://tmra-series.fandom.com/wiki/Daray_Darcus Daray Darcus], [https://tmra-series.fandom.com/wiki/Leo_Grummel Leo Grummel], and [https://tmra-series.fandom.com/wiki/Nostalgia_Homesick Nostalgia Homesick] <small>(some of them implied as [[Pansexual]] in the future; confirmed as [[Biromantic]]/[[Bisexual]])</small> |
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| − | *Possibly [Https://tmra-series.fandom.com/wiki/Eartha%20Regere Eartha Regere] in [https://tmra-series.fandom.com/wiki/Time_Majesty:_Ruffus_Adventures ''Time Majesty: Ruffus Adventures''] <small>(Pan-curious and Heteroflexible)</small> |
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| − | * [[w:c:marvel:Wilson (Earth-616)|Deadpool]] from [[w:c:marvel:Marvel Comics|Marvel Comics]]{{source}} |
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| + | === Televisioned/Animated === |
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| − | * [[w:c:marvel:Illyana Rasputina (Earth-616)|Illyana Rasputina (Magik)] from [[w:c:marvel:Marvel Comics|Marvel Comics]]{{source}} |
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| + | * Fwench Fwy from Chikn Nuggit |
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| + | * Iscream from Chikn Nuggit |
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===Music=== |
===Music=== |
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| + | *Angel Haze - American rapper and singer who identifies as pansexual and agender.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.buzzfeed.com/shannonkeating/the-evolution-of-angel-haze|title=The Evolution Of Angel Haze|author=Keating, Shannon|date=27-03-2015|publisher=BuzzFeed|archivedate=20221026095231}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.out.com/entertainment/music/2014/02/04/emancipation-angel-haze|title=The Emancipation of Angel Haze|author=Symonds, Alexandria|date=04-02-2014|publisher=Out Magazine|archivedate=20220519083822}}</ref> |
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| − | *Angel Haze{{source}} |
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| − | *Brendon Urie{{source}} |
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| − | *Héloïse Adélaïde Letissier (Christine and the Queens){{source}} |
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| − | *Janelle Monáe<ref> <a href="https://www.usatoday.com/story/entertainment/celebrities/2022/04/22/janelle-comes-out-nonbinary-pansexual/7408247001/" rel="mw:ExtLink">https://www.usatoday.com/story/entertainment/celebrities/2022/04/22/janelle-comes-out-nonbinary-pansexual/7408247001/</a></ref> |
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| − | * Miley Cyrus<ref>https://www.elle.com/uk/life-and-culture/news/a27013/miley-cyrus-elle-uk-october-2015/</ref> |
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| − | *YUNGBLUD{{source}} |
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| − | *Ashnikko{{source}} |
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| − | *Dove Cameron<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.latimes.com/entertainment-arts/music/story/202-06-24/dove-cameron-boyfriend-breakfast-disney-queer|title=How Disney star Dove Camern Became the 'Bad Girl Next Door' and her queer anthem|author=Mikael Wood|date=6-24-2022}}</ref> |
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| − | *Mia Rodriguez{{source}} |
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| − | * [[w:c:animalcrossing:Isabelle|Isabelle]] in [[w:c:animalcrossing:Animal Crossing: New Leaf|''Animal Crossing: New Leaf'']]<ref>In Animal Crossing: New Leaf, Isabelle has a crush on the player, regardless of gender.</ref> |
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| − | * [[w:c:nightinthewoods:Mae Borowski|Mae Borowski]] in [[w:c:nightinthewoods:Night in the Woods|''Night In The Woods'']] |
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| − | * [[w:c:apexlegends:Fuse|Fuse]] in [[w:c:apexlegends:Apex Legends|''Apex Legends'']]{{source}} |
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| − | * [[w:c:apexlegends:Seer|Seer]] in [[w:c:apexlegends:Apex Legends|''Apex Legends'']] |
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| − | * [[w:c:doll-eye:Dr. Mystery|Dr. Mystery]] in [[w:c:doll-eye:Doll Eye|''Doll Eye'']] |
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| + | * [https://guiltygear.fandom.com/wiki/Testament Testament], a character from the fighting game series [https://guiltygear.fandom.com/wiki/Guilty_Gear_Wiki Guilty Gear], as confirmed by commentary from a marketing representative during the ARCREVO America 2021 Finals.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hd3VAN5ltxI&t=22170s|title=【日本語配信】ARCREVO America 2021 Finals|publisher=Arc System Works|format=Video|language=Japanese|archivedate=20221029191536|quote=Fan translation of portion of the stream discussing Testament [https://www.reddit.com/r/Guiltygear/comments/tieo0w/comment/i1dr2i2/?context=3 here] ([https://web.archive.org/web/20220321205851/https://www.reddit.com/r/Guiltygear/comments/tieo0w/comment/i1dr2i2/?context=3 archive link]).}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.siliconera.com/testament-starter-guide-video-trailer-guilty-gear-strive/|title=Testament Struts Their Stuff in Guilty Gear Strive Guide|author=Tolentino, Josh|date=22-03-2022|archivedate=20220820020359|publisher=Siliconera}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://kotaku.com/guilty-gear-strive-arc-system-works-testament-trans-non-1848681452|title=Classic Guilty Gear Character Comes Out As Non-Binary In Latest Game|date=21-03-2022|author=Walker, Ian|archivedate=20220627161858|publisher=Kotaku}}</ref> |
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| + | *Frisk from Undertale |
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| − | *Alicia Sixtos{{source}} |
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| + | *Chara from Undertale |
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| − | *Asia Kate Dillon{{source}} |
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| + | *Monster Kid from Undertale |
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| − | *Cara Delevingne{{source}} |
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| − | *[[w:c:rupaulsdragrace:Courtney Act|Courtney Act]]{{source}} |
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| − | *Erika Ishii{{source}} |
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| + | * [http://neutrois.com/ Neutrois] - a resource for anyone who is or thinks they may be neutrois, agender, or genderless. |
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| − | *Jazz Jennings{{source}} |
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| − | *Madison Bailey{{source}} |
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| − | *Tess Holliday{{source}} |
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| − | *Apollo/Kyle/Kel [[https://twitter.com/Ph1lzaTweets source?]] |
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| − | *Lily [[https://twitter.com/grlbossmanifold source?]] |
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Revision as of 14:11, 1 March 2023
Agender, also known as genderless,[1][2][3] can be one of the A terms in the acronym LGBTQIA+.[1][2] It is a gender identity that has been defined multiple ways, including:[3]
HOW TF DON'T YOU HAVE A FUCKING GENDER, JUST LOOK AT WHAT'S IN YOUR PANTS.
- her.[1]
- Feeling gender neutral.[3]
- The absence of a feeling of gender[2] or lacking gender.[3]
- nder.[3]
- vant.[3]
While agender is typically considered under the transgender and/or non-binary umbrellas, different individuals may or may not identify with those terms; those who do use them do not need to transition physically, legally, or socially to be agender.[2][4] Some agender people are genderfluid, meaning their gender identity is not static and changes from being agender.[2] Agender individuals can have any type of gender expression and use any set of pronouns or no pronouns at all just like any other individual can.[5] Agender identities are not exclusive to certain assigned genders at birth or sexual orientations and romantic orientations, just like the majority of the genders that are often or always included in the non-binary and/or transgender umbrellas[6] and the orientation terms used by individuals who are agender may potentially challenge the idea of "same" and "opposite" gender attraction.[2]
Etymology
The term "agender" is comprised of the prefix "a-", which comes from the Ancient Greek ἀ-, meaning "not" or "without",[7] and "gender". The literal meaning of the term agender is thus "genderless" or "without gender".[3]
Community
How can you not have a gender, are ya a jellyfish or what? Spread the word! DEUS VULT! ✝️✝️✝️✝️⛪⛪⛪⚔️⚔️
History
While agender as an identity is not new, the word describing the gender experience, or lack thereof, only surfaced on the internet in 2000 on a forum called UseNet during a religious discussion with someone referring to God as being agender.[9] According to the Oxford English Dictionary, the term was used again on the same forum 5 years later, this time to refer to people,[10] and from then on, the term started to gain traction. It was used in a profile done by the New York Times of "Generation LGBTQIA",[11] and US history was made on March 10, 2017, when the Multnomah County Court of Oregon granted Patch a "General Judgment of Name and Sex Change", thus becoming the first, legally agender person in the US. The same judgment also allowed them to change names and become mononymous—meaning only having one name instead of a given name and a surname.[12]
Flag
Idk man, looks pretty fuckin ugly
created on February 18, 2014, by Salem, who identifies as an agender and panromantic demisexual with they/she pronouns.[13] An artist from New York, they created the flag at a time when Tumblr was seeing an influx of identity expressions, making it hard for people to distinguish the valid identities from the "online fads". Capitalizing on the momentum, Salem created the agender flag (among others)[14] to increase visibility for agender identities and reclaim their own identity.[13] The transgender flag served as a primary influence as Salem wanted to have a similar stripe pattern and symmetry.[14]
This flag was created to increase visibility for agender people, as well as a way for the artist to reclaim their own identity.
The flag design features 7 horizontal stripes, from top to bottom: black, gray, white, green, white, gray, and black again. The black and white stripes represent the agender experience, the gray the demi-agender experience, and the green refers to agender being part of the wider non-binary community as those who identify outside of the gender binary.[4] While the monochrome on the flag is representative of a spectrum of internal identities, ranging from people with a strong feeling of gender to those without, the green in the middle was deliberately chosen for being the invert of the shade of purple on the non-binary flag that refers to those who relate to the gender binary, as purple is a combination of pink and blue, the traditional female and male colors, thus highlighting that agender does not fall between the binary spectrum at all.[14]
An homage to the original flag was created in 2021.
While Salem's design remains the most widespread, more agender flags were created. In 2021, Mars created a four-striped homage to the original, using similar colors and meanings, though with a deliberately higher-contrast design and fewer stripes to emphasize the solidarity of agender people who may also be lesbian, gay, bisexual, non-binary, trans, ace, or any other sexual, romantic, and gender identities. By reducing the repetition of the colors, Mars sent out the message that "No matter what else we are, all agender people are wholly equally agender."[15]
Distinction
Gender apathy
Gender apathy is different from agender in that the individual could be cisgender or non-binary, but they do not care or think about it. People who are gender apathetic are not fazed by gendered comments and do not feel discriminated against for being their gender, even when they are.[16]
Genderless
Genderless and agender are sometimes considered separate terms. In definitions that separate them, they are seen as having a strong overlap between the experiences, but with the definition of genderless having a stronger emphasis on completely lacking a gender.[17]
Gender neutral
- Main article: Gender neutral
Gender neutral means "not gendered", which places it right within the meaning of agender, i.e., "without a gender". However, as opposed to agender, gender neutral is not a term used to describe people. This term is used to refer to language (such as pronouns or neutral greeting or job titles), locations (like bathrooms), or other aspects of society.[18]
Gender non-conforming
- Main article: Gender non-conforming
The difference between agender and gender non-conforming people lies in the fact that agender people generally experience a lack of gender whereas a gender non-conforming person is someone who does not fully conform to the expectations around their gender that their society enforces. While some gender non-conforming people may identify as agender, many do not, and they simply do not follow the expected gender norms. This can out itself in the way they express themselves, the roles they assume, or any other aspect of their gender.[6]
Gendervoid
Although agender and gendervoid are similar and can be used interchangeably, gendervoid puts more emphasis on feeling like one's gender is literally a void.[19]
Non-binary
- Main article: Non-binary
As non-binary is an umbrella term for all genders falling outside of the gender binary; agender is often placed under this term. However, this does not mean that all non-binary people are agender, as many may experience gender whereas agender people do not.[6][18]
Neutrois
- Main article: Neutrois
Neutrois is a non-binary gender identity with a strong emphasis on gender neutrality. It is considered part of the genderqueer and transgender umbrellas.[20] Some people identify as both agender and neutrois.[1]
Controversy
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Perceptions and discrimination
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This section focuses more on the specific kinds of discrimination and oppression that these people may face. Examples would be mentioning systematic transphobia and non-binary erasure on the page for agender, mentioning rates of mental health issues in this group, etc.
Media
- TBA
Televisioned/Animated
- Fwench Fwy from Chikn Nuggit
- Iscream from Chikn Nuggit
Music
Video Games
- Testament, a character from the fighting game series Guilty Gear, as confirmed by commentary from a marketing representative during the ARCREVO America 2021 Finals.[23][24][25]
- Frisk from Undertale
- Chara from Undertale
- Monster Kid from Undertale
Resources
- Neutrois - a resource for anyone who is or thinks they may be neutrois, agender, or genderless.