Bigender

Bigender

Bigender (pronounced: bi-jen-der) is a term used in the field of gender identity to describe a person who identifies as having two genders. These two genders can be male and female, or they can be any combination of gender identities. The term is derived from the Latin prefix 'bi-' meaning 'two' and the English word 'gender'.

Etymology

The term 'bigender' is relatively new and was first used in the late 20th century. It is a combination of the Latin prefix 'bi-' meaning 'two' and the English word 'gender'. The term was created to describe individuals who identify as having two genders.

Pronunciation

The term 'bigender' is pronounced as bi-jen-der.

Related Terms

• Genderqueer: A term used to describe individuals who do not identify as exclusively male or female. This term is often used as an umbrella term for non-binary gender identities, including bigender.

• Non-binary: A term used to describe individuals who do not identify as exclusively male or female. Bigender individuals are a subset of the non-binary community.

• Transgender: A term used to describe individuals whose gender identity differs from the sex they were assigned at birth. Some bigender individuals may also identify as transgender.

• Genderfluid: A term used to describe individuals whose gender identity fluctuates over time. Some bigender individuals may also identify as genderfluid.

See Also

• Gender Identity
• Gender Expression
• LGBTQ+

References

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