what are xenogenders?
definition
xenogenders are gender identites that cannot be contained by human understandings of gender! these genders are related to many things, such as animals and nature, but they can really be anything!
xenogenders are not exclusive typically- while they were made with neurodivergent individuals in mind, they are not exclusive typically! there are some genders that are exclusive, but most are not!
xenogender is an umbrella term! there are many other genders under the xenogender umbrella, and there are even umbrella terms under it!
examples
you can click the flag for a more in-depth explanation!
neurogenders are genders related to neurodiversity! these genders are exclusive to neurodivergent people only!
an example of a neurogender is autigender!
aesthetigenders are genders related to certain aesthetics! these genders are not exclusive! an example of an aesthetigender is mermaidcoric or gastrogenders!
colorgenders are genders related to certain colors and hues! these genders are not exclusive! an example of a colorgender is purplegender!
history
the term xenogender was coined in 2014 by tumblr user baaphomett in a submission to the mogai-archive blog, and originates from "xeno," which means alien!
xenopronouns
xenopronouns are pronouns that relate to words! many people who identify with xenogenders use xenopronouns, but they are not a requirement to use if one wants to identify as a xenogender!
frequently asked questions
are xenogenders serious?
yes! but i ask the question, would you ask if someone who identifies as non-binary was serious? how many times have you heard male/female defined in satire-like ways? if not, why should it be different for people who identify with xenogenders?
why do people identify this way?
many people cannot comprehend their gender in the ways that gender has been described in the past!
i don't think xenogenders are valid.
please just say you're transphobic and go. if you are trans, why can you not accept those who are also trans, but describe their gender in ways it is easiest for them to do so? if you are cis, you have no say in xenogenders/validity.
neopronouns are mockery of the trans community.
nope! they have been around for longer than you've been alive!
can i coin a xenogender?
yes!
coining tips
make sure that the term hasn't been coined before!
make sure the name you plan to use isnt currently in use by another term!
get a resource that is archiveable. do not coin through instagram- it's impossible to archive that!
put it on a reputable site!
make a carrd!
make your flag have meaning! many flags have little to no meaning. make sure your flag has a meaning!