Genderescape, or escapegender, is when one's gender is elusive in nature. Someone who is genderescape can easily understand their gender when they don't think much about it. However, when they try to label their gender, this can cause their gender to be more vague and confusing. The more one thinks about what their gender is or isn't, the less sure they are of their conclusions. People who are genderescape can have a gender, and sometimes they can name the gender, however, the more effort they put into thinking about gender, the more it eludes, or escapes, them. It can get to the point where gender feels foreign or unnatural. If enough time is spent not thinking about their gender, it can revert into an gender identity they can understand.
Some genderescape people only struggle with their gender when they think about their gender. Others can struggle when thinking about the genders of others, or gender in general.
This can be used as an identity on its own, or be used with another identity. For example, boyescape or genderfluidescape.
Genderescape was made with fluid and fluctuating genders in mind, but can be used by people whose gender is static. Genderescape can also be a type of gender fluidity or fluctuation.
History
Genderescape was coined by Discord user Carpiem {shey/shem}#9775 on December 1, 2020.
The flag was created by Discord user BubblyChildOfHades#9497 on December 1, 2020.
Flag Symbolism
Black - Knowing/Certainty of gender
Dark Blue Grey - A vague recollection of what your gender is
Blue Grey - Complete and udder lack of knowing your gender
Dark Pale Pink - Community
An alternate meaning for the flag’s colours are as follows:
Black to light grey: A strong grip on gender slowly fading as the gender escapes
Pink: Thoughts connected to gender