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[[File:Gnc alt.png|thumb|An alternative GNC flag]] |
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'''Gender Non-Conforming''' ('''GNC'''), also known as '''Gender Variant''', refers to people whose [[Gender Presentation|gender presentation]] does not align with their actual gender. Many GNC people are [[transgender]] or [[Non-Binary|non-binary]], however there are also many [[Cisgender|cis]] people who are gender non-conforming. Some possible examples of gender non-conformity are: |
'''Gender Non-Conforming''' ('''GNC'''), also known as '''Gender Variant''', refers to people whose [[Gender Presentation|gender presentation]] does not align with their actual gender. Many GNC people are [[transgender]] or [[Non-Binary|non-binary]], however there are also many [[Cisgender|cis]] people who are gender non-conforming. Some possible examples of gender non-conformity are: |
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* A cis woman who presents as masculine. |
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* A trans man who presents as androgynous. |
* A trans man who presents as androgynous. |
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* A non-binary person who presents as feminine. |
* A non-binary person who presents as feminine. |
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Some labels exist to signify one's gender presentation, such as [[butch]], [[femme]], [[vermil]], [[cerul]], and [[pewt]] among others. Some terms that are specific to gender non-conformity include [[Femproche]], [[Homproche]], [[Linproche]], and [[Neuproche]]. |
Some labels exist to signify one's gender presentation, such as [[butch]], [[femme]], [[vermil]], [[cerul]], and [[pewt]], among others. Some terms that are specific to gender non-conformity include [[Femproche]], [[Homproche]], [[Linproche]], and [[Neuproche]]. |
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Traits that may make one gender non-conform include: |
Traits that may make one gender non-conform include: |
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*Presence of makeup and/or nail polish. |
*Presence of makeup and/or nail polish. |
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*Presence of facial hair and/or body hair. |
*Presence of facial hair and/or body hair. |
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*Having certain personality traits |
*Having certain personality traits or interests. |
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*Having certain professions. |
*Having certain professions. |
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*Using certain [[pronouns]]. |
*Using certain [[pronouns]]. |
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The pronouns one uses are also a form of gender presentation so using pronouns that are not typically associated with one's gender is also a form of gender non-conformity. Examples include [[He/Him Lesbian|he/him lesbians]], [[She/Her Gay|she/her gays]], as well as non-binary people who use he/him or she/her pronouns, and binary men and women who use they/them pronouns.<gallery> |
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