Agender

  Agender: Identity Explained

Agender describes people who do not identify with any gender. Instead of feeling male, female, or somewhere in between, agender individuals see themselves as having no gender at all. It is one of many identities under the nonbinary umbrella and emphasizes the diversity of human gender experiences.

How It’s Understood

• Self-perception: Feeling neutral, genderless, or outside gender categories.

• Expression: Some agender people present androgynously, while others may look masculine or feminine—appearance doesn’t define identity.

• Community: Recognized as part of the broader LGBTQ+ spectrum, especially under nonbinary and genderqueer identities.

Why It Matters

Agender identity challenges the assumption that everyone must fit into male or female categories. By recognizing it, society becomes more inclusive of people whose experiences with gender differ from the norm.

  FAQ

1. What is an example of agender?
An agender person may introduce themselves as genderless and prefer they/them pronouns, choosing not to identify as male or female.

2. How is agender different from asexual?
Agender is about gender identity, while asexual is about sexual orientation. Someone can be agender and still experience any form of attraction.

3. What is another word for agender?
Similar terms include genderless or neutrois, though individuals may prefer one label over another.

4. Is agender part of LGBT?
Yes. Agender identities are included in the LGBTQ+ community under the nonbinary and gender-diverse spectrum.

5. How do I tell if I’m agender?
You might be agender if you feel no connection to gender categories or find “male” and “female” labels don’t describe your identity.

6. How do I tell if I’m asexual or not?
Asexuality is about attraction, not gender. You may be asexual if you feel little or no sexual desire for others, regardless of your gender identity.