Gender Nonconformity

adjective referring to someone or something perceived as weak, effeminate, or cowardly

• The traditional gender roles in society have led to the perception of men being sissified if they show emotion.
• He was teased by his friends for being sissified and not wanting to play rough sports.
• The bullies called him sissified for not wanting to fight back.
• The company's decision to outsource jobs was seen as sissifying their commitment to the local community.

noun a girl who enjoys rough, noisy activities traditionally associated with boys

adjective relating to or characteristic of a tomboy

• The tomboyish girl preferred playing sports over playing with dolls.
• My sister has always been a bit of a tomboy, she loves getting dirty and playing rough.
• She's a total tomboy, always hanging out with the guys and never wearing dresses.
• Her tomboy spirit shines through in her fearless attitude towards life.

noun a term used to describe a baby whose gender is not disclosed or is kept secret by their parents

• The theyby movement advocates for gender-neutral parenting, where parents raise their children without assigning them a specific gender identity.
• My friend is raising their child as a theyby, choosing not to reveal the gender to anyone outside the family.
• Have you heard about that new celebrity who is raising their baby as a theyby? It's so cool!
• In a world where traditional gender roles are constantly challenged, the concept of a theyby offers a fresh perspective on parenting and identity.

noun a word that refers to a person, place, thing, event, substance, or quality

adjective a word that describes or modifies a noun or pronoun

preposition a word that shows the relationship between a noun (or pronoun) and other words in a sentence

• Gender incongruent individuals may experience challenges in accessing appropriate healthcare services.
• It can be tough for gender incongruent people to find the right support they need.
• Some folks just don't get what it's like to be gender incongruent.
• Navigating a world that doesn't understand can feel like being lost in a maze for gender incongruent individuals.