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gender nonconformity

American  
[jen-der nahn-kuhn-fawr-mi-tee] / ˈdʒɛn dər ˌnɑn kənˈfɔr mɪ ti /

noun

  1. gender expression that does not align with conventional expectations of gendered behavior or dress.


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The dark orange signifies gender nonconformity and independence; light orange, community; white, unique relationships to womanhood; pink, serenity and peace; dusty pink, love and sex; and dark rose, femininity.

From Seattle Times • Jun. 23, 2023

By singling out entertainment by “male or female impersonators,” the law identifies the content it aims to restrict: gender nonconformity.

From Slate • Apr. 3, 2023

Styles’ superstardom has solidified at a moment when pop music and its fans are increasingly accepting of queer identities and gender nonconformity.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 29, 2022

Revisiting Hedwig five years later, Park says they hope to bring a sense of individuality to the character that’s more clearly shaped by the performer’s evolving gender nonconformity.

From Washington Post • Nov. 22, 2021

As a parent of biracial children and an educator, Dr. Baxley recognizes the challenges parents face when dealing with sensitive issues like race, disability, gender nonconformity and homelessness.

From New York Times • Nov. 8, 2021

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