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Is 'non binary trans' a thing? I hope I don't offense anyone but so far I though...
If you're non-binary what do you transition from/to?
Transgender is a gender thats different from what your assigned at birth. Not binary. Can be any gender.
So if I'm born male and identify non-binary, that would be considered trans as well? If I got that right my definition of trans was apparantly too binary. :D
If you are assigned male at birth yes, remember that sex and gender are different things.
Trans just basically means your not the gender you was assigned at birth. So yes it was to binary and thank you for recognizing that. Very much appreciated
Thank you for the explanation!
Edit: If you don't mind a follow-on question: Is my former binary definition applicable when we're talking about 'transsexual' rather then 'transgender'? And when someone says just 'trans' in the queer community without any suffix, does that typically refer to -gender or -sexual?
Transsexual is an old, negatively coded word (with use as far back as the Rocky Horror Picture Show in 1975). Transgender is the preferred nomenclature.
It was a derogatory term that implies that being transgender has something to do with sex and not an expression of gender.
Asexuals, who are disinterested in sex, can be transgender. Calling them a "transsexual" implies that there is a sexual expression happening.
When you express your gender (whatever it is), do you feel like you are being sexual? I would wager most don't think they're being sexual simply walking around being who they are.
That's why the term for non-trans people is "cisgender" not "cissexual."
Personally, I'm not offended when referred to as '-sexual'. In general, I don't see my gender as an important part of my identity. I guess I'm 'just' cis male but I don't see that as restrictive in any way.
But thanks for your explanation! Good to know that there's a negative connotation tied to that term and other people might be offended. I'll try to keep it in in mind for future discussions. :)