Are Androgynous and Non Binary the Same?

What's the difference between non-binary and androgynous? Non-binary is a term that refers to any gender identity that isn't male or female. Androgynous refers to an outward appearance of indeterminate gender.

What does it mean to identify as androgynous?

Androgynous: Identifying and/or presenting as neither distinguishably masculine nor feminine. Bigender: Someone whose gender identity encompasses both man and woman.

Can a female be androgynous?

An androgynous female, for example, is a person who is high in both masculine and feminine traits. Androgynous people can be aggressive or yielding, forceful or gentle, sensitive or assertive — as the particular situation requires. Usually, bright or creative people tend to be androgynous.

James H. Sterling

James H. Sterling

Environmental Science & Climate Journalist

James Sterling reports on renewable energy developments, climate policy, ecological conservation, and green tech innovations around the globe.