Genderfluid, or Gender Fluid, is a term for an individual whose gender identity is not fixed.[1] One's gender is flexible and changes over time.[2] Sometimes, it can be used to describe someone who's gender expression changes, though the term expression fluid may be more accurate. One's gender does not have to be fluid alongside their gender identity. There is no one way to be genderfluid.[3] A genderfluid individual's gender may change over a day, a week, months or years.[4]
History
The first known use of the term "genderfluid" was in 1993.[1]
Flags & Symbols
The genderfluid flag was created by Tumblr user nothoughtstoberemembered on August 2, 2012.[5]
Another genderfluid flag was created by DeviantArt user transfeminine on February 13, 2021. The white represents being non-binary, the yellow represents neutral genders, the pastel purple represents fluidity and the many combinations of binary and non-binary genders, the purple represents being a man and/or woman, and the black represents lacking a gender.[6]
Community
Perceptions and Discrimination
Genderfluid individuals may face issues from others in the transgender community who do not view them to be real or valid.[3]
Related Terms
| Label | Relationship | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Genderflux | Similar | A term for when one's gender fluctuates in intensity. |
| Kymenian | Opposite | When one's gender is always present, consistent and unchanging. |
Alternative Flags
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![Genderfluid (An_Enemy_Stand_User)[7]](//static.wikitide.net/lgbtqidentitywiki/thumb/e/ef/Genderfluid_6.png/120px-Genderfluid_6.png)
Genderfluid (An_Enemy_Stand_User)[7] -
![Genderfluid (ikheepsoepstengel)[8]](//static.wikitide.net/lgbtqidentitywiki/thumb/f/fa/Genderfluid_5.png/120px-Genderfluid_5.png)
Genderfluid (ikheepsoepstengel)[8] -
![Genderfluid (SnowNautilus)[9]](//static.wikitide.net/lgbtqidentitywiki/thumb/6/64/Genderfluid_4.png/120px-Genderfluid_4.png)
Genderfluid (SnowNautilus)[9] -
![Genderfluid (DB1_5)[10]](//static.wikitide.net/lgbtqidentitywiki/thumb/f/fc/Genderfluid_3.png/120px-Genderfluid_3.png)
Genderfluid (DB1_5)[10]
![Genderfluid (An_Enemy_Stand_User)[7]](/wiki/File:Genderfluid_6.png)
![Genderfluid (ikheepsoepstengel)[8]](/wiki/File:Genderfluid_5.png)
![Genderfluid (SnowNautilus)[9]](/wiki/File:Genderfluid_4.png)
![Genderfluid (DB1_5)[10]](/wiki/File:Genderfluid_3.png)
Sources
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Merriam-Webster. “Definition of GENDER-FLUID.” Merriam-Webster.com, 2015, www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/gender-fluid.
- ↑ Woodall, Phoebe, and Christopher Owen. “What Does It Mean to Be Genderfluid? – Manchester Pride.” Manchester Pride, 2023, www.manchesterpride.com/what-does-it-mean-to-be-genderfluid. Accessed 26 Dec. 2024.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 Katz-Wise, Sabra L. “Gender Fluidity: What It Means and Why Support Matters.” Harvard Health Blog, Harvard Health Publishing, 3 Dec. 2020, www.health.harvard.edu/blog/gender-fluidity-what-it-means-and-why-support-matters-2020120321544.
- ↑ Sissons, Beth. “Genderfluid: Definition, Information, and More.” Www.medicalnewstoday.com, 29 June 2022, www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/genderfluid.
- ↑ lostinthoughtspaceandfantasies. ““If There Is No Struggle, There Is No Progress.”” Tumblr, 2 Aug. 2012, lostinthoughtspaceandfantasies.tumblr.com/post/28596790877/jaidynmarri-a-proposed-design-for-a-genderfluid.
- ↑ transfeminine. “Genderfluid Flag Redesign by Transfeminine on DeviantArt.” Deviantart.com, DeviantArt, 13 Feb. 2021, www.deviantart.com/transfeminine/art/Genderfluid-Flag-Redesign-867034846. Accessed 26 Dec. 2024.
- ↑ An_Enemy_Stand_User. “Reddit - Dive into Anything.” Reddit.com, 2019, www.reddit.com/r/QueerVexillology/comments/cs3cfl/heres_a_pastel_genderfluid_flag_i_made_for_my/. Accessed 26 Dec. 2024.
- ↑ ikheepsoepstengel. “Reddit - Dive into Anything.” Reddit.com, 2022, www.reddit.com/r/QueerVexillology/comments/wni1f9/genderfluid_flag_redesign_because_a_friend_didnt/?rdt=36516. Accessed 26 Dec. 2024.
- ↑ Pride-Flags. “Genderfluid (5) by Pride-Flags on DeviantArt.” Deviantart.com, DeviantArt, 12 Apr. 2021, www.deviantart.com/pride-flags/art/Genderfluid-5-875289344. Accessed 26 Dec. 2024.
- ↑ DB1_5. “Reddit - Dive into Anything.” Reddit.com, 2022, www.reddit.com/r/QueerVexillology/comments/v7sms8/genderfluid_flag_except_i_rearranged_and_slightly/. Accessed 26 Dec. 2024.