I dislike labels. I particularly dislike rude, demeaning, abusive or otherwise negative, bigoted or nasty euphemistic designations.

Perhaps or even probably because I am a heterosexual male, I find the extravagant affectation of some other genders difficult to understand.

I have never consciously discriminated against or 'put down' anyone of another sex or gender. I take all as I find them.

I can understand that those who have been rejected, demeaned, ostracised, criminalised and even persecuted by societies, (and still are, in some), would want to celebrate when they are generally accepted as has been the norm for heterosexuals. I can see that not having to hide their gender must be liberating in a way that someone such as myself can only imagine.

What I find difficult to understand is what seems to me to be a contradiction. Surely, acceptance as being 'normal' is what is desirable for non binary individuals, i.e. that their gender no longer be an 'issue', just as it is not for heterosexuals. Yet this tendency to adopt terms that were perjorative, (and still are, for some), seems to run counter to that aim.

Yes, I can see that it may be a way of 'giving the finger' to those who have put them down or who still do but it still seems a negative to me. I sincerely will that this is not a reflection of some unconscious bias on my part and, if it is so, I apologise to anyone whom I may offend. I'm just saying it as I see it & if you feel that I'm missing or not understanding something significant, please tell me.

Take care. Stay safe. ☮️

#borc