Gender non-conforming

Pronunciation: /ˈdʒɛndɝ ˈnɑn- kənˈfɔɹmɪŋ/

Gender non-conforming (adj)

  1. Describes a person whose gender expression or behaviour does not follow common expectations for their assigned sex.
  2. Used in studies to describe gender presentation that differs from socially accepted styles, roles, or behaviours.

Gender non-conforming (adjective)

Examples

  • She is gender non-conforming and dresses in her own style.
  • They feel comfortable being gender non-conforming at work.