gender nonconforming
Americanadjective
Example Sentences
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Fourth, because they are hard to research, comparatively little attention has been paid to the queer “street youth” who were the most active part of the resistance, many of whom were gender nonconforming.
From Slate ● Feb. 16, 2025
“The United States is committed to fighting for a world that accepts and respects transgender, nonbinary, and gender nonconforming persons.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Dec. 19, 2024
“Transgender and gender nonconforming students should not be forced to choose between participating in school events or remaining true to their gender identity,” the mother said.
From Seattle Times ● May 16, 2024
The person potentially inhabits both masculine and feminine spirits while also being gender nonconforming.
From Salon ● Jan. 9, 2024
Other forms of gender incongruence, such as identifying as nonbinary or gender nonconforming, further challenge the idea that children should be forced to abide by traditional gender categories.
From Scientific American ● Aug. 24, 2023
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