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[[File:Boyprox.png|thumb|220x220px|The boyprox flag.]] |
[[File:Boyprox.png|thumb|220x220px|The boyprox flag.]] |
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'''Boyprox''' or '''Boy-Proximal''' ( also known as '''Man-Proximal''' or '''Mprox''') is a term with many possible means but in general is a term for anyone who |
'''Boyprox''' or '''Boy-Proximal''' ( also known as '''Man-Proximal''' or '''Mprox''') is a term with many possible means but in general is a term for anyone who experiences are connection to boyhood or manhood, (regardless of their actual gender). This includes: |
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#[[Binary Genders|Binary]] men (both [[Cisgender|cis]] and [[Transgender|trans]] men). This group experiences boyness because they are men. They will usually also experience "boyhood". |
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#People who are not necessarily 100% men. For example, [[Demiboy|demiboys]] may not be fully men, or [[genderfluid]] people who are sometimes, but not always men, or [[Non-Binary|non-binary]] people who identify with [[Masculine|masculinity]] but do identify as "men" necessarily. This group experiences a connection to boyhood, but not completely to boyness, because they are not men. |
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It is a similar concept to man [[Gender Alignment|aligned]] or masculine aligned, while still including binary men. |
It is a similar concept to man [[Gender Alignment|aligned]] or masculine aligned, while still including binary men. |
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* Holding male-assigned experiences significant to you and your life (ex: boy scouts, attending an all-boy school) |
* Holding male-assigned experiences significant to you and your life (ex: boy scouts, attending an all-boy school) |
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* Identifying, at least partially or sometimes, as a man. This is not required for boyhood, but often accompanies it. |
* Identifying, at least partially or sometimes, as a man. This is not required for boyhood, but often accompanies it. |
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Boyprox people must identify with some or all of these things. It is an umbrella terms of genders, but it can also be used a specific gender if desired, for example, if someone cannot narrow down their gender any farther. |
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Boyprox was created as the male equivalent of [[girlprox]]. |
Boyprox was created as the male equivalent of [[girlprox]]. |
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Revision as of 19:46, 19 December 2020
Boyprox or Boy-Proximal ( also known as Man-Proximal or Mprox) is a term with many possible means but in general is a term for anyone who experiences are connection to boyhood or manhood, (regardless of their actual gender). This includes:
- Binary men (both cis and trans men). This group experiences boyness because they are men. They will usually also experience "boyhood".
- People who are not necessarily 100% men. For example, demiboys may not be fully men, or genderfluid people who are sometimes, but not always men, or non-binary people who identify with masculinity but do identify as "men" necessarily. This group experiences a connection to boyhood, but not completely to boyness, because they are not men.
It is a similar concept to man aligned or masculine aligned, while still including binary men.
"Boyhood" is a large concept that is hard to define, but it is typically an experience that comes from being seen as male by society. Some examples of boyhood include, but are not limited to:
- A connection to masculinity.
- A connection to men, regardless of actual gender identity.
- A sense of belonging in men’s spaces.
- A masculine gender presentation.
- Being assigned male at birth and holding that significant to one’s identity
- Holding male-assigned experiences significant to you and your life (ex: boy scouts, attending an all-boy school)
- Identifying, at least partially or sometimes, as a man. This is not required for boyhood, but often accompanies it.
Boyprox was created as the male equivalent of girlprox.