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[[File:X gender.png|thumb|220x220px|The X-gender flag.]] |
[[File:X gender.png|thumb|220x220px|The X-gender flag.]] |
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[[File:Japan X-Gender Flag - Art by TheBitzr.png|thumb|Japan's X-gender flag]] |
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'''X-Gender''' ('''Xジェンダー''' ('''''x-jendā'''''), or '''エックスジェンダー''' ('''''ekkusu-jendā''''')), is a Japanese term for a [[ |
'''X-Gender''' ('''Xジェンダー''' ('''''x-jendā'''''), or '''エックスジェンダー''' ('''''ekkusu-jendā''''')), is a Japanese term for a [[non-binary]]/[[genderqueer]] [[gender]] that is most commonly attributed to the [[transgender]] community of Japan, and later China, used to describe someone who is [[neither]] [[male]] nor [[female]].<ref>https://genderqueerid.com/post/46526429887/selected-links-on-non-binary-gender-in-japan</ref> In April and May of 2019, Japan LGBT Research Institute Inc. conducted an online survey, in which 2.5% of these respondents called themselves X-gender<ref>https://english.kyodonews.net/news/2019/12/bf50b5f548d5-most-people-in-japan-know-lgbt-but-understanding-limited.html</ref>. It is used in terms such as FTX and MTX, which refer to a divergent or unknown destination from the transitional paths of FTM and MTF. One could also say they are [[NbtNb|XTX]], which could be used for someone who is [[intersex]] or someone who does not want to acknowledge their [[assigned gender]]. The term likely originated due to the option to put "X" as one's gender on forms instead of "F" or "M". |
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X-gender is used as a identity and as an [[ |
X-gender is used as a identity and as an [[umbrella term]]. There are several categories of [[gender]] that fall under X-gender. Generally, there are thought to be four: [[neutral]] (中性), which is between male and female; [[bigender]] (両性), which is both male and female; [[genderfluid]] (不定性), which changes between genders in different situations; and [[agender]] (無性), which has no gender.<ref>Gender identity as unspecified - Qualitative classification of MTX and FTX - Journal of the GID (Gender Identity Disorder) Society, 3 (1), pp. 44 - 45. (佐々木掌子 (2010). 規定されないものとしてのジェンダー・アイデンティティ-MTXとFTXの質的分類- GID(性同一性障害)学会雑誌, 3(1), pp.44-45.)</ref> Though, there is no need for one to be bound by these four categories. There are also neutral or bigender identities in which male is dominant, which may be called male X-gender. When female is dominant, it is referred to as female X-gender. |
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X-gender is usually credited to Japan and as a specific gender identity is usually considered exclusive to Japan or the Japanese language. Though, as a general concept it is not exclusive to Japan. Other countries like Australia, Germany, and the UK, have the option for people to identify as X on document instead of F or M, same as in Japan. |
X-gender is usually credited to Japan and as a specific [[gender identity]] is usually considered exclusive to Japan or the Japanese language. Though, as a general concept it is not exclusive to Japan. Other countries like Australia, Germany, and the UK, have the option for people to identify as X on document instead of F or M, same as in Japan. |
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== Flags == |
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The flag appears to have been designed by Xgen December 19, 2016.<ref>https://ask-pride-color-schemes.tumblr.com/post/154655970879/image-white-background-with-a-large-x-over-it</ref> The flag was designed to be very simple. It uses the colors of the non-binary flag in the shape of an X. |
The flag appears to have been designed by Xgen December 19, 2016.<ref>https://ask-pride-color-schemes.tumblr.com/post/154655970879/image-white-background-with-a-large-x-over-it</ref> The flag was designed to be very simple. It uses the colors of the non-binary flag in the shape of an X. |
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The Japan's X-gender flag was designed by Bitzr. Black represents the absence of gender. White represents people with many or all genders. Purple represents those whose gender identity falls somewhere between male/female or is a mix of them. Grey represents [[demigender|semi]]-[[genderless]]. Green represents those who are intersex, transitioning, or see themselves as having a neutral or [[uingender|undefined]] gender. Yellow represents those whose gender falls outside of and without reference to the binary order. Light pink & blue represents those who are transgender.<ref>https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Japan_X-Gender_Flag_-_Art_by_TheBitzr.png</ref> |
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== Resources == |
== Resources == |