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"ClarionOfJoy;c-17877079" wrote:
"BettyNewbie1;c-17861482" wrote:
NOTE: I.D.K. Enough about non binary to have an opinion on it. Please inform me in the comments if you are knowledgeable.
I don't know enough about non-binary either. Can someone explain it please?
Hi, I'm genderfluid, classified as non-binary because we move in between the gender expressions rather than have a solidified one between the genders, sometimes gradually, sometimes instantaneously, and the amount of time varies between how I feel, including the intensity of what gender I'd like to ID as. I don't speak for all binaries but I can speak for the genderfluid subsection of the nonbinary.
Identifying as genderfluid doesn't necessarily translate to some sort of mental issue within me, though it often coincides with gender dysphoria (but not always). It basically means, one day, I'd like to cover my hair up with a hat, dress like a man, and be addressed as a he and ID'd as a guy, while other days, I'd want to wear a skirt and embrace my feminine side and how I was born and raised as a biological female and people refer to me as a she. There is some dysphoria involved, sure, but it's not the medical definition of it where it impacts my overall well-being: it's like how ADHD can manifest in anyone but people don't get diagnosed with it because it's not clinically negatively affecting their daily lives.
I'm also one of the few people who don't really prefer to be referred to as "they/them" (because I interpret as a collective and it implies both or ambiguous gender when that's not my identity) but rather "he/him" or "she/her", making me also pretty close to being bigender (but I don't want to express both at the same time).- @Ray_Trace If I may ask you (and maybe other people have the same question), does being non-binary to you make you want to change your biological gender, like with surgery, or does your idea of changing genders have to do more with the societies stereotypes of male and female like the clothing you wear, the pronouns used etc.?
Also do you know if most non-binary people feel fine in their bodies/biological genders?
Sorry if this is too personal but I don't know anyone who's non-binary and since we are talking about awareness I thought I'd ask. You don't have to answer though. - No worries, I'm perfectly fine talking about my experience!
How I view it is that I don't want to change my biological gender with surgery, no. I'm actually rather content with my form and I wouldn't induce any changes to it: the most I'd do is get a boy's haircut if I'm feeling it. I will say that some do want biological change, however, but since that's not my experience, I can't say further on that matter.
I'd say it's absolutely more of addressing the latter societal stereotypes, yeah. Clothing, how I'd like to be addressed, how I'd like to present myself (either online or irl), how people view me, those are the things I'd like changed about myself rather than inducing physical alterations.
I'm not sure if most NBs feel fine because it's difficult to verify what everyone thinks in a highly broad and diverse school of thought and how bothered they are by it. I think most are content with their bodies but just want maybe a minor tweak here and there? Well, that's my opinion on myself and I can't project myself onto other people. In my perspective, surgery is pretty unfeasible for genderfluids because those are long-term changes and we're not hugely long-term people who would seek out surgeries regularly. Androgynous surgeries could be an option for genderfluids so they can more easily change into the apparel they want but personally, not something I'd want to pursue either. "BettyNewbie1;c-17861482" wrote:
I don't want sexuality. I love that the game makes no difference between sims at all. A husband and wife are no different from a husband and husband, which is positive representation to me.
Saw a petition this other day. They wanted transgender sims to have different options. I try to understand transgender, as my brother is openly this FTM. But me and him agree, it is annoying to hear "trans male" "trans female," and downright trying to do a positive difference, when no difference is the most positive. Open to hear other opinions, no argument please, I like seeing a broader picture.
Agree, one of my favorite parts about the Sims is that there is no concept of sexuality, sims can just woohoo with whoever they wanna woohoo with and it's not a big deal.
Also agree on the trans part - I'd consider it more insulting to count trans as a separate gender than just including trans people in their respective categories (male or female)? I feel like representing trans people in this game is really difficult, because if I did want a sim to be trans I'd simply take them into CAS, click female, give them a new look and be done with it. How can you show that transition visually without it being insulting in some way- SEREFRASSeasoned HotshotThis lifestyle actually dates back to the Ancient times. So, basically nothing new.
"SERVERFRA;c-17881155" wrote:
This lifestyle actually dates back to the Ancient times. So, basically nothing new.
Yeah the Bible talks about it in ancient times too. Actually the Bible is more open with sex education than some parents are. There are some quite juicy topics that get discussed in it. Joseph was always my favorite story.- SEREFRASSeasoned HotshotMy favorite one was the Song of Solomon. That one is like a steamy romance novel. There's so much interesting stories in the book that makes modern day books lame.
"SERVERFRA;c-17881155" wrote:
This lifestyle actually dates back to the Ancient times. So, basically nothing new.
Also some ancient Greek philosophers documented there being 3 genders in ancient Greece. "Male", "Female" and "In-Between".- aren't all yoshi both male and female they do all lay eggs so isn't birdo both they already said toads have no gender so maybe they are the same @Ray_Trace
- logionXSeasoned Vanguard
"LeGardePourpre;c-17876063" wrote:
"logion;c-17876024" wrote:
What benefit do I have as a player of LGBTQ representation when I can't even live a basic life?
The benefit is when the players accept the LGBT , in particular in Russia, China or Saudi Arabia.
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Change the mind of the people, it will change the world.
Can you play the sims4 in those countries?
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