Non-binary gender identities Gender identity

1 non-binary gender identities

1.1 fa afafine
1.2 hijras
1.3 khanith
1.4 two-spirit identities

non-binary gender identities

fa afafine

in polynesian societies, fa afafine considered third gender alongside male , female. anatomically male, dress , behave in manner considered typically female. according tamasailau sua ali (see references), fa afafine in samoa @ least physiologically unable reproduce. fa afafine accepted natural gender, , neither looked down upon nor discriminated against. fa afafine reinforce femininity fact attracted , receive sexual attention straight masculine men. have been , still identified in terms of labour preferences, perform typically feminine household tasks. samoan prime minister patron of samoa fa afafine association. translated literally, fa afafine means in manner of woman.

hijras

in cultures of asia, hijra considered neither man nor woman. anatomically male or intersex, anatomically female. hijra form third gender role, although not enjoy same acceptance , respect males , females in cultures. can run own households, , occupations singing , dancing, working cooks or servants, prostitutes, or long-term sexual partners men. hijras can compared transvestites or drag queens of contemporary western culture.

khanith

the khanith form accepted third gender in oman. khanith male homosexual prostitutes dressing male, featuring pastel colors (rather white, worn men), mannerisms female. khanith can mingle women, , @ weddings or other formal events. khaniths have own households, performing tasks (both male , female). however, men in society, khaniths can marry women, proving masculinity consummating marriage. should divorce or death take place, these men can revert status khaniths @ next wedding.

two-spirit identities

many indigenous north american nations had more 2 gender roles. belong additional gender categories, beyond cisgender man , woman, collectively termed two-spirit or two-spirited. there parts of community take two-spirit category on identity itself, preferring identify culture or nation-specific gender terms.