“This one goes for trans and non-binary people…: Don’t use the term ‘two-spirit’ if you’re not an Indigenous person, even if it is an option on OK Cupid. Just stop.”
–AC Dumlao, “100 Ways to Make the World Better for Non-Binary People”
Category Archives: Something to ponder
Gender expression is not the same as gender identity
“Recognize that gender expression is not the same as gender identity, though they can be closely intertwined. Also, cisgender people can express themselves in ways that are non-conforming to binary norms. I know stores are broken up by gender, but guess what? They’re not the boss of you, or anyone else.”
–AC Dumlao, “100 Ways to Make the World Better for Non-Binary People”
Non-binary people can identify as non-binary men or non-binary women
“Non-binary people can identify as non-binary men or non-binary women. If you’re confused, that’s OK. Remember: It’s not about you! It’s about respecting individuals’ identities! Yay!”
–AC Dumlao, “100 Ways to Make the World Better for Non-Binary People”
Accept that you can never know someone’s gender by just looking at them
“Accept that you can never know someone’s gender by just looking at them. Yes. Take it in. Until we can read minds, we can just never know.”
–AC Dumlao, “100 Ways to Make the World Better for Non-Binary People”
There is no one non-binary experience
“There is no one non-binary experience. Celebrate and accept nuance. Embrace the contradictory and confusing. Be comfortable with not knowing everything.”
–AC Dumlao, “100 Ways to Make the World Better for Non-Binary People”
Maya Angelou on parenting for diversity
“It is time for parents to teach young people early on that in diversity there is beauty and there is strength.”
— Maya Angelou