Agender
Agender (pronounced: /æˈdʒɛndər/) is a term that falls under the umbrella of gender identities. It is used by individuals who do not identify with any gender. The term is derived from the prefix 'a-' meaning 'without', and 'gender'.
Definition
Agender individuals, also known as genderless, genderfree, non-gendered, or ungendered, do not identify with any gender. They may describe themselves as being gender neutral or genderless, and often see themselves as being beyond the gender binary, that is, not identifying as either male or female.
Etymology
The term Agender is a relatively new term, having come into use in the late 20th and early 21st centuries. It is derived from the Latin prefix 'a-' meaning 'without', and 'gender', a term with roots in both Latin and French, meaning 'kind' or 'sort'.
Related Terms
- Gender identity: The internal perception of an individual's gender, and how they label themselves.
- Gender binary: The classification of gender into two distinct, opposite forms of masculine and feminine.
- Non-binary: A spectrum of gender identities that are not exclusively masculine or feminine.
- Genderqueer: A catch-all category for gender identities that are not exclusively masculine or feminine.
- Cisgender: A term for people whose gender identity matches their sex assigned at birth.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Agender
- Wikipedia's article - Agender
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