Genderfae, sometimes called genderdoe, is a specific type of gender identity. It is defined by its fluidity, shifting between multiple genders, but never encompassing male or masculine genders.
Key Aspects of Genderfae
Here's a breakdown of the key characteristics of genderfae identity:
- Fluidity: The core of genderfae is its fluid nature. A person who is genderfae experiences shifts in their gender identity.
- Multiple Genders: This fluidity involves movement between multiple genders, not just one or two.
- Exclusion of Masculinity: Crucially, genderfae identity never includes male or masculine genders. This is the defining feature that distinguishes it from other forms of gender fluidity.
Origin
The term "genderfae" was coined in 2014 via an anonymous submission to the MOGAI-Archive blog.
Related Identities
Several related terms exist that describe similar or overlapping concepts:
- Genderfaun: Similar to genderfae but includes masculine genders, while still excluding female genders at times.
- Genderflor: A gender identity that encompasses only non-binary genders.
- Faeflux: A gender identity where one's gender is fluid in intensity rather than identity.
Summary Table
| Feature | Description |
|---|---|
| Definition | Fluid gender identity that never includes male or masculine genders. |
| Fluidity | Shifts between multiple genders. |
| Masculinity | Excluded; genderfae identity never includes male or masculine genders. |
| Related Terms | Genderfaun, Genderflor, Faeflux |
| Origin | Coined in 2014 by an anonymous submission to the MOGAI-Archive blog. |
