Gender & identity

Pangender

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Definition

A gender identity that includes many or all genders, experienced at once or across time.

At a glance

  • A gender identity that includes many or all genders.
  • Falls under the non-binary umbrella.
  • Pronouns vary from person to person.
  • Defined by the individual who uses it.

In detail

Pangender people may feel that their gender encompasses a wide range of genders rather than one. It falls under the non-binary umbrella, and like other identities, it is defined by the person who uses it.

Some pangender people use they/them pronouns, others use several sets of pronouns or neopronouns. Asking respectfully, rather than assuming, is the simplest approach.

In a sentence

  • They told me they are pangender and use they and xe pronouns.
  • The support group welcomes non-binary, genderfluid and pangender members.

Not to be confused with

  • Pansexual

    Pansexual describes attraction; pangender describes a person's own gender.

Common questions

Is pangender the same as pansexual?

No. Pangender is about a person's own gender identity. Pansexual is about attraction to people regardless of gender.

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