Just was thinking the other day how amazing the progression of language and acceptance is in our society regarding genders and sexuality. Not too long ago, we only had ‘male’ and ‘female’ to label ourselves with. But now there’s an array of labels out there which allows us to really understand and embrace our unique identities. Non-binary, pansexual, asexual, trans… just to name a few.
I remember when I first heard the term ‘non-binary.’ It was from this Instagram influencer I loosely followed. At first, it felt strange and confusing. And I’m not proud, but I was even a bit dismissive about it. Because I just couldn’t grasp the concept of someone not being ‘one or the other.’ It’s not something you’re taught in school, ya know? It took some time, effort and a lot of late night Google searches to understand it.
It’s been amazing to see how these terminologies and discussions have emerged and evolved in popular culture. Shows like ’Ru Paul’s Drag Race’ and ‘Transparent’ are shaping the understanding of gender and sexuality on a global scale. With younger generations growing up with these discussions, it’s a great leap towards acceptance and understanding. It shows how much we’ve progressed, yet also reminds us how far we need to go still.
Do you remember when you first started thinking about these terminologies and what they meant? Or are you currently in the 🤔
