An overarching term for gender identity and/or gender expression that does not fall within the binary of female and male. Non-conformity may be reflected through expression, behavior, social roles, and/or identity.

Note: Definitions related to identity terms vary across communities, cultures, regions, may change across time, and are dependent on an individual’s interpretation and experiences. Not all patients/victims may agree with or identify with the current definitions in this glossary.

Variations: gender-fluid, non-binary