【 What Does Genderfaun Mean? 】 Genderfaun is a gender identity where a person experiences genders that are masculine, neutral, or connected to masculinity, but does not experience feminine genders. Genderfaun is often considered part of the genderfluid spectrum because a person’s gender may shift or change over time. ⊹ Important ideas ⊹ ✦ Gender identity is about how someone understands and experiences their own gender. ✦ A genderfaun person’s identity may change between different masculine or neutral genders. ✦ Every genderfaun person experiences their identity differently. ✦ Gender expression does not always determine someone’s gender identity. ⊹ Common experiences ⊹ ↪ Experiencing changing genders connected to masculinity or neutrality ↪ Exploring identity and self-expression ↪ Using different names, pronouns, or styles depending on comfort ↪ Finding support through friends, family, online spaces, or LGBTQIAN+ communities ⊹ Respect and inclusion ⊹ ➷ Respecting someone’s identity and pronouns ➷ Avoiding assumptions about gender ➷ Listening to how people describe themselves ➷ Creating safe and welcoming environments ⊹ Community and visibility ⊹ Genderfaun people are part of the broader LGBTQIAN+ community. Increased awareness and education have helped more people understand identities outside traditional gender categories. ● Pride Month — celebrates identity, community, and equality. ● Stonewall Riots — an important event connected to modern LGBTQ+ rights movements.
