1 definition by anonymous #875
(Usually woman-aligned) enbies who like women and other (usually woman-aligned) enbies
Usually either refer to themselves as wlw or nblw
Many people tend to think this is an oxymoron and that calling a non-binary person lesbian is misgendering. However, that is wrong.
1) Non-binary is an umbrella term. Many non-binary people can still and do still consider themselves women. Non-binary is not a 3rd gender, and is just a term for anyone who doesn’t perfectly fit the binary of being either a man or woman. Some people identify as being both non-binary and being a woman.
2) Misgendering an enby only happens when they tell you it happens. You cannot automatically assume you’re misgendering an enby just because you use the term “queen,” or call then a “her.” There’s no right or wrong way to be an enby. Many enbies use she/her or he/him pronouns, or even refer to themselves as a mister, or miss.
3) Being a lesbian is already considered out of the binary, and gnc. Society defines women by their attraction to men. If you’re a woman not attracted to men, you’re considered an outlaw, or “not a true woman.” This belief goes back in time. Being a lesbian is, according to society, already not fitting the gender binary, and what is expected of being a “true woman” (reminder that this doesn’t mean that all lesbians fall out of the binary; after all, a majority of lesbians are binary whether they are cis or trans. However, it provides reason for why certain enbies are also lesbians.)
Usually either refer to themselves as wlw or nblw
Many people tend to think this is an oxymoron and that calling a non-binary person lesbian is misgendering. However, that is wrong.
1) Non-binary is an umbrella term. Many non-binary people can still and do still consider themselves women. Non-binary is not a 3rd gender, and is just a term for anyone who doesn’t perfectly fit the binary of being either a man or woman. Some people identify as being both non-binary and being a woman.
2) Misgendering an enby only happens when they tell you it happens. You cannot automatically assume you’re misgendering an enby just because you use the term “queen,” or call then a “her.” There’s no right or wrong way to be an enby. Many enbies use she/her or he/him pronouns, or even refer to themselves as a mister, or miss.
3) Being a lesbian is already considered out of the binary, and gnc. Society defines women by their attraction to men. If you’re a woman not attracted to men, you’re considered an outlaw, or “not a true woman.” This belief goes back in time. Being a lesbian is, according to society, already not fitting the gender binary, and what is expected of being a “true woman” (reminder that this doesn’t mean that all lesbians fall out of the binary; after all, a majority of lesbians are binary whether they are cis or trans. However, it provides reason for why certain enbies are also lesbians.)
by anonymous #875 June 12, 2021