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The '''binary genders''' (also [[exorgender]]s or '''aptobinary''') is the concept of dividing [[gender]] into two "primary" categories and is used in most modern cultures.<ref>Keating, A. (2002). ''Gender'' (C. Summers, Ed.). Glbtq. https://web.archive.org/web/20150702154320/http://www.glbtq.com/literature/gender.html</ref> The opposite of binary is [[non-binary]] or [[abinary]], which are [[umbrella term]]s including any [[gender]]s that are not included in a binary gender system. Binary gendered individuals can be [[cisgender]] or [[transgender]]. |
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The gender binary is usually [[suptilian|strictly]] [[monogender]]ed, meaning it's not [[genderfluid|fluid]] ([[kymenian]]) nor [[genderflux|flux]] ([[diastimian]]), and [[allogender]]ed (not [[agiaspec]]). Other gender [[conformant]] terms apply. |
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==Gender Arities== |
==Gender Arities== |
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''Main article: [[Gender Arity]]'' |
''Main article: [[Gender Arity]]'' |
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In most modern cultures, the gender binary has two genders: [[female]] ([[fiaspec]]/[[wifgender]]) and [[ |
In most modern cultures, the gender binary has two genders: [[female]] ([[fiaspec]]/[[wifgender]]) and [[male]] ([[miaspec]]/[[wergender]]). However, not every culture or society shares this system. Some cultures may have more than two gender categories, [[Two Spirit|such as certain Native American cultures]]. These are sometimes referred to as [[Third Gender|third genders]]. |
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==Gender Binary in Popular Culture== |
==Gender Binary in Popular Culture== |
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Currently the gender binary is used to describe the misconception that men and women are the only two possible genders and that they can be assigned based on genitalia. This system often also typically enforces a masculine [[ |
Currently the gender binary is used to describe the misconception that men and women are the only two possible genders and that they can be assigned based on genitalia. This system often also typically enforces a masculine [[gender expression]] for men and feminine gender expression for women. This is often a result of colonization causing the suppression of [[gender non-conforming]], transgender, and non-binary, individuals as well as individuals with cultural gender binary identities.<ref>Chang, C. (2021, December 16). ''Colonization of gender: From tradition to modern day''. Scot Scoop News. https://scotscoop.com/colonization-of-gender-from-tradition-to-modern-day/</ref> This system also tends to favor [[cisgender]] men. |
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== Resources == |
== Resources == |
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Revision as of 18:32, 15 February 2023
The binary genders (also exorgenders or aptobinary) is the concept of dividing gender into two "primary" categories and is used in most modern cultures.[1] The opposite of binary is non-binary or abinary, which are umbrella terms including any genders that are not included in a binary gender system. Binary gendered individuals can be cisgender or transgender.
The gender binary is usually strictly monogendered, meaning it's not fluid (kymenian) nor flux (diastimian), and allogendered (not agiaspec). Other gender conformant terms apply.
Gender Arities
Main article: Gender Arity
In most modern cultures, the gender binary has two genders: female (fiaspec/wifgender) and male (miaspec/wergender). However, not every culture or society shares this system. Some cultures may have more than two gender categories, such as certain Native American cultures. These are sometimes referred to as third genders.
Gender Binary in Popular Culture
Currently the gender binary is used to describe the misconception that men and women are the only two possible genders and that they can be assigned based on genitalia. This system often also typically enforces a masculine gender expression for men and feminine gender expression for women. This is often a result of colonization causing the suppression of gender non-conforming, transgender, and non-binary, individuals as well as individuals with cultural gender binary identities.[2] This system also tends to favor cisgender men.
Resources
- ↑ Keating, A. (2002). Gender (C. Summers, Ed.). Glbtq. https://web.archive.org/web/20150702154320/http://www.glbtq.com/literature/gender.html
- ↑ Chang, C. (2021, December 16). Colonization of gender: From tradition to modern day. Scot Scoop News. https://scotscoop.com/colonization-of-gender-from-tradition-to-modern-day/