[Serious] Non-binary

[HappySkeptic]

Be forewarned that the opinions expressed below may offend you

The definition of Nonbinary is as follows:

Non-binary (also spelled nonbinary) or genderqueer is an umbrella term for gender identities that are neither male nor female‍—‌identities that are outside the gender binary.

From a scientific, biological, and objectively reasonable perspective, there are only two genders. Male or female. This is a fact that cannot be disputed.

How someone wishes to identify, however, is an entirely different matter, and lately I have found myself being more against the ill logics of the nonbinary movement despite being a part of the gay community. The reason for this is quite simple: I can no more support the delusion of a nonbinary concept any more than I can the concept of a deity that does not exist. Granted, how one wishes to identify in relation to the nonbinary ideology is not harmful to others. Therefore, I have no qualms accepting how others wish to identify. Yet, in spite of this, I cannot fully accept being nonbinary is in any way rational.

I can accept inclusivity up to a reasonable point, but once it no longer resembles logic I cannot in good conscience accept it as a reality.

I have little idea about the details of the binary community (though I know some young people who identify as such).

I think one aspect of identifying as male/female is cultural stereotypes, and not everyone fits them.

There is also a sexual identity around this - how one wants to experience sexual intimacy, and whether this more closely matches that of a man or woman.

I think non-binary is fine, but I would prefer people not have to label themselves, and just look and act how they want.  Perhaps that not so easy.

Perhaps the identification as non-binary is about getting acceptance.  I'm sure I would raise some eyebrows if I decided to wear a dress to work, but why should anyone care?  Having something to call yourself can be a bit of shield against society.