GENDERQUEER
Genderqueer is an inclusive term for anyone who doesn't
feel like they fit into
one of the two standard gender definitions. Unlike most
other pride flags, which represent groups of people who
'are' something (people who are gay, trans, asexual, etc.),
genderqueer is for individuals who are not either of the
traditional genders.
The lavender is a mix of the traditional blue and pink gender colours for people who are
a little of both and also represents the "queer" in genderqueer, as lavender is a colour
that has long been associated with "queerness", including gay, lesbian, and bisexual
communities. The green intends to be the "inverse" of lavender for those outside the
binary, and the white represents gender neutrality and a gender identity, congruent with
the gender - neutral white on the trans pride flag.
TRANSGENDER
Trans people identify their gender differently to the gender
that is associated with their sex as assigned at birth. The
two-coloured stripes represent the traditional colours
for baby boys and girls, and the white stripe represents
those of intersex, neutral, or other genders. The flag is
intentionally symmetric so that however you hang it, it is in
the 'correct' orientation. It is said that this is to represent
trans people finding "correctness" in their lives.
GENDERFLUID
Genderfluid is a term for someone whose gender changes
over time. Their gender identity can vary at random or in
response to different circumstances. Gender fluid people
may also identify as multi-gender, non-binary, and/or trans.
The colors represent the various states that genderfluid
people may find themselves in - pink for feminine, blue for
masculine, purple for a mix of the two, white for no gender, and black for all genders.
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