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more about non binary people , how to respect and support them ; a thread
in this thread im gonna talk in a baby/twitter language about non binary ppl and how to respect them , what to say and what to not and how to be supportive. cuz many ppl don’t have a full idea about it (unfortunately)
• definition of non binary :
nonbinary (or enby) ppl are ppl who don't feel that they fit neatly into one of female or male categories, this means they decide to be neutral. non binary ppl can choose the pronouns they want and feel comfortable with , mostly they/them +
nonbinary (or enby) ppl are ppl who don't feel that they fit neatly into one of female or male categories, this means they decide to be neutral. non binary ppl can choose the pronouns they want and feel comfortable with , mostly they/them +
some non binary ppl use many other pronouns like she/they , he/they , she/he/they , any/all pronouns , or neopronouns.
u have to ask nb ppl who go with many pronouns about what they prefer the most , if not then u HAVE to use they/them cuz it’s the most respectful way.
u have to ask nb ppl who go with many pronouns about what they prefer the most , if not then u HAVE to use they/them cuz it’s the most respectful way.
• things u should keep in mind :
- being non binary doesn’t mean being trans.
-being nb doesn’t mean they should look neutral, u can’t assume someone’s identify based on their appearance.
- nb ppl aren’t confused , and they’re NOT a third gender.
- being non binary doesn’t mean being trans.
-being nb doesn’t mean they should look neutral, u can’t assume someone’s identify based on their appearance.
- nb ppl aren’t confused , and they’re NOT a third gender.
- nb ppl may also describe themselves as gender fluid , this means their gender identity shifts over time.
the person shifts between the definitions of cisgender and transgender, they may identify as both , or neither.
the person shifts between the definitions of cisgender and transgender, they may identify as both , or neither.
• things you should avoid :
- do NOT ask a nb if they are a girl or a boy , that’s so disrespectful and rude.
- make sure not to use the wrong pronouns, and if u did by accident then apologize sincerely , if u did purposely then this is boldly transphobic / enbyphobic
- do NOT ask a nb if they are a girl or a boy , that’s so disrespectful and rude.
- make sure not to use the wrong pronouns, and if u did by accident then apologize sincerely , if u did purposely then this is boldly transphobic / enbyphobic
- do not tell them that they overreact , u mustn’t tell them about how they should feel and act , especially if u haven’t ever experienced misidentifying , they have the full right to fight for themselves as any human else.
- ask them about how u can call them, don’t ask them about their previous name/s AND don’t tell them that their names sound girlish or boyish cuz that’s none of ur business.
-do NOT call them specific feminie or masculine terms like“ princess, king, girl, boy ,sis ,ma’am..etc”+
-do NOT call them specific feminie or masculine terms like“ princess, king, girl, boy ,sis ,ma’am..etc”+
the point above is the most important part in this thread it’s so uncomfortable and insensitive imo, ask ppl before calling them these terms cuz even cis ppl sometimes don’t like them.
- don’t say something like “you look like a boy/girl why do u go with these pronouns”
- don’t say something like “you look like a boy/girl why do u go with these pronouns”
- dear cis ppl do not ask a nb person about their body , curves , periods , members, body hair , hairstyles and especially when u r curious , pls that’s so creepy i have no comment
• nonbinary ppl and sexualities :
identifying as a nonbinary doesn’t change orientation or sexuality,
nb ppl can be lesbian, gay (the noun), bi , pan etc...
also being attracted to a nb person doesn’t make u pansexual.
identifying as a nonbinary doesn’t change orientation or sexuality,
nb ppl can be lesbian, gay (the noun), bi , pan etc...
also being attracted to a nb person doesn’t make u pansexual.
“ why should i put my pronouns in my profile if im cisgender and can’t experience misgendering?”
- well giving attention to pronouns help nb and trans ppl to feel valid protected and respected by cis ppl , it means that ppl care about gender identity +
- well giving attention to pronouns help nb and trans ppl to feel valid protected and respected by cis ppl , it means that ppl care about gender identity +
using and caring about the correct pronouns for someone ends “there are only two genders in this world” agenda , pronouns are important for everyone not only for non binary ppl, if everyone cares about the importance of pronouns and avoids misgendering then nb community is safe.
also read this :
https://twitter.com/rednbluelights/status/1279180624687968262?s=21 https://twitter.com/rednbluelights/status/1279180624687968262
https://twitter.com/rednbluelights/status/1279180624687968262?s=21 https://twitter.com/rednbluelights/status/1279180624687968262
i have to include this 
feel free to correct some points
https://twitter.com/kyusjin/status/1280627841953140736?s=21 https://twitter.com/kyusjin/status/1280627841953140736
feel free to correct some points https://twitter.com/kyusjin/status/1280627841953140736?s=21 https://twitter.com/kyusjin/status/1280627841953140736
here’s an explanation about something i mentioned above , sorry if it sounded a bit wrong/bad , im trying to educate myself more too
https://twitter.com/violettsauce/status/1280630297529286661?s=21 https://twitter.com/violettsauce/status/1280630297529286661
https://twitter.com/violettsauce/status/1280630297529286661?s=21 https://twitter.com/violettsauce/status/1280630297529286661
