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“And then I found out that gender can have fluidity , which is quite different from ambiguity. If ambiguity is a refusal to fall within a prescribed gender code, then fluidity is the refusal to remain one gender or another. Gender fluidity is the ability to freely and knowingly become one or many of a limitless number of genders, for any length of time, at any rate of change. Gender fluidity recognizes no borders or rules of gender.”

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Book:Gender Outlaw: On Men, Women and the Rest of Us
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Gender Outlaw: On Men, Women and the Rest of Us

This book delves into the author's personal experiences and insights on gender identity, challenging societal norms and advocating for a broader understanding of gender. more

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Kate Bornstein
Kate Bornstein

Kate Bornstein, born on March 15, 1948, is an American author, performance artist, and genderqueer activist. Her works explore gender identity, gender expression, and gender politics, having a profound impact on gender studies. more

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