Agender
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What Is It?
Agender is a gender identity word. Agender is a word that describes people who identify as having no gender, having a gender that is undefinable, and/or having a gender that they describe as neutral.
Some agender people also identify as transgender, genderqueer, or non-binary.
An Example
Oliver does not feel comfortable with being called a “boy”, and they do not feel comfortable with being called a “girl” either. The identity that feels comfortable for Oliver is agender because Oliver doesn’t identify with any gender.
What to Know
Every glossary word connects to different parts of the Sexuality Wheel. Explore the information below to learn more.
- A person does not need to identify with any gender.
- Agender people may identify as transgender or nonbinary, or they may not identify as either of those things.
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Does a person have to identify with a gender?
No. A person does not have to identify with a gender. A person may also not identify with a gender now, but may identify with a gender at a later time in their life.
What questions do you have about gender identity?
To learn more about gender identity, explore websites, books, and other resources in the Resource Hub or visit other parts of Your Sexual Health Toolkit like our online game, Our Stories, Our Journeys: A Sexual Health Game!
