What Does Multigender Mean? 10 Questions You May Be Afraid to Ask – Answered
everydayfeminism.com
> The idea of having multiple genders is new to many, and downright frightening to some.
> It’s time we advanced the mainstream discussion of multigenderism beyond just the absolute basics of “Is it possible?” (Um, yes.)
> 1. Is Being Multigender Different From Being Transgender?
> Being multigender doesn’t necessarily mean that you will make any physical transition. It also doesn’t necessarily mean that you disidentify with your assigned gender.
> Multigender people can identify with – and even present as – their assigned gender, but because they also identify with one or more other genders, they are still included as transgender.
> 2. Why Is This Distinction Necessary?
> It’s necessary because it’s true to life. Many people experience more than one gender, and the fact that they do deserves recognition.
> Discovering – or sometimes creating – the best fitting term for you is truly an act of radical self love, and one that diversifies societal perceptions of gender.
> 4. Can Multigender Identities Include Neutral, Negative, or Partial Genders?
> Yes. With the exception of genders that are appropriated from marginalized groups (see below), multigenders can include any type of gender imaginable.
> This extends to identities such as agender or neutrois, which refer to having no gender; demigender, which refers to having partial gender; and antigender, which is the opposites of another gender (like antigirl).
> 6. What Pronouns Should I Use for Multigender People?
> The answer to this is the same as for everyone: Ask, and then use whatever pronouns you’re told to use.
> And, specifically, use all of them.
> If someone gives you more than one pronoun to use, don’t just pick the one that’s easy for you and ignore the rest. Use them all, and if someone asks you to use one more than the others, do that, too.