gender-bending

[jen-der bend-ing]

adjective

1. of or relating to someone or something that challenges traditional societal norms related to gender.

Example Sentences

Half-prank, half-pastiche and 100% punk rock, the film’s mishmash aesthetics are due to the many artists who volunteered to build out Drew’s gender-bending Gotham City by any means necessary, from animation to stop-motion to miniatures.

From Los Angeles Times

Now 31, with each solo endeavor he has built on a distinctive vision that includes gender-bending style, sultry and soaring vocals, metaphoric lyrics and themes of religion and sexuality, all without sacrificing a pop sensibility.

From Los Angeles Times

In 2018, L.A. choreographer Benjamin Millepied created a site-specific gender-bending version of Prokofiev’s ballet with his L.A.

From Los Angeles Times

Gender-bending, ethnically diverse revival ‘1776’ — now at the Ahmanson — is a reminder that we don’t have to be limited forever by the errors of history.

From Los Angeles Times

As for eyeliner’s gender-bending history, Hankir adds that it’s time people understand the many meanings eyeliner can carry: “It is about conveying multiple messages, whether that's about our sexuality, gender, spirituality, heritage or ancestry. That's how deep eyeliner is.”

From Salon