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[[File:Cusperflag.png|thumb|The cusper flag.|alt=]] |
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'''Cusper''' is an identity defined by feeling like one is on the "cusp" between being [[transgender]] and a [[Gender Non-Conforming|gender non-conforming]] [[cisgender]] individual, or between [[Binary Genders|binary genders]] in general. For example, feeling like one's experiences and feeling towards their gender falls between being a trans man and a [[butch]] [[lesbian]]. |
'''Cusper''' is an identity defined by feeling like one is on the "cusp" between being [[transgender]] and a [[Gender Non-Conforming|gender non-conforming]] [[cisgender]] individual, or between [[Binary Genders|binary genders]] in general. For example, feeling like one's experiences and feeling towards their [[gender]] falls between being a trans [[man]] and a [[butch]] [[lesbian]]. |
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One might not feel like either label solely defines them and their experiences, like both identities are important to them and inseparable to each other, like their identity encompasses elements of the traditional definition of both labels, or like their identity exists at the intersection of both experiences. |
One might not feel like either label solely defines them and their experiences, like both identities are important to them and inseparable to each other, like their identity encompasses elements of the traditional definition of both labels, or like their identity exists at the intersection of both experiences. It may involve a [[Gender Presentation|gendered presentation]] term. |
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Cuspers may transition partly, and be known as either gender in different contexts of their life, such as passing as a man at the workplace, but also being comfortable with being called their significant other's girlfriend. |
Cuspers may transition partly, and be known as either gender in different contexts of their life, such as passing as a man at the workplace, but also being comfortable with being called their significant other's girlfriend. |
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Other examples of those who might feel the term cusper fits them are: |
Other examples of those who might feel the term cusper fits them are: |
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*A [[transfeminine]] gender non-conforming [[gay]] man who takes estrogen, has undergone top surgery and refers to themselves as a woman sometimes, but prefers not to have any other procedures or pass fully as a woman. |
*A [[transfeminine]] gender non-conforming [[gay]] man who takes estrogen, has undergone top surgery and refers to themselves as a [[woman]] sometimes, but prefers not to have any other procedures or pass fully as a woman. |
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*A [[transmasculine]] butch lesbian who uses he/him pronouns, has undergone bottom surgery and changed his legal gender, but is comfortable with being referred to and proudly identifies as a butch lesbian and as a woman in certain contexts. |
*A [[transmasculine]] butch lesbian who uses he/him pronouns, has undergone bottom surgery and changed his legal gender, but is comfortable with being referred to and proudly identifies as a butch lesbian and as a woman in certain contexts. |
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