Yes, demiboy is a gender identity.
A demiboy is someone who partially, but not wholly, identifies with a masculine gender identity. The reference explains: "a demiboy is a person who feels their gender identity partially identifies with a masculine identity but is not wholly binary."
Understanding Demiboy Identity
Here's a breakdown of key aspects:
- Partial Identification: Demiboys don't fully identify as male. The extent of their identification varies.
- Not Wholly Binary: Their gender identity isn't strictly male or female.
- Trans Umbrella: As stated in the reference, "a demigirl and demiboy fall under the trans umbrella." This means demiboys are often considered part of the transgender community.
- Assigned Gender Irrelevant: The reference states that a demiboy "may identify this way regardless of their assigned gender." This means someone assigned female at birth can also identify as a demiboy.
Demiboy vs. Other Gender Identities
To further clarify, consider how demiboy differs from other identities:
| Gender Identity | Description |
|---|---|
| Demiboy | Partially identifies with masculinity but isn't fully male. |
| Male | Fully identifies as male. |
| Genderqueer | A broader term for people whose gender identity falls outside of the traditional male/female binary. A demiboy identity falls under this umbrella. |
| Agender | Does not identify with any gender. |
