bigenderism.
The theory that society enforces a strict male-female gender binary, privileges masculinity and maleness over femininity and femaleness, and (when the theory is strictly construed) limits gender to a direct correspondence with assigned sex at birth.
Meaning & usage
The theory that society enforces a strict male-female gender binary, privileges masculinity and maleness over femininity and femaleness, and (when the theory is strictly construed) limits gender to a direct correspondence with assigned sex at birth.
Understanding bigenderism may offer insight into the specific challenges faced by nonbinary people.
Where this word comes from
From bi- + genderism; modelled on heterosexism. Coined in 2003.
The state of being bigender; the state of having two (or multiple) genders simultaneously.
I find that bigenderism best describes my gender identity and pansexuality is a good descriptor for my sexual orientation.
Where this word comes from
From bigender + -ism.
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