The QUEERtionary Androgyny 1. A person who is intermediate
between traditional gender roles, or rejects such roles entirely. 2.
A person
whose biological sex is
not readily apparent, whether owing to heredity or choice. Bi-Gendered Someone
who identifies as female half the time and male the other half. Binding When someone ties down
their breasts, one way or another, to look more masculine. Bio King/Queen Someone that performs
the gender that reflects their biological sex. CrossDresser Someone who wears
the clothing of the other sex on occasion, but do not desire to change
their sex. DK Abbreviation for Drag King Drag 1. when a guy dresses like a woman, or when a woman dresses like a guy. 2. when a [person] wears clothing unlike his or her normal attire- ie: when a butch lesbian wears a dress, when a conservative fag wears all leather... etc. Drag King A person [usually female] who
takes on a male persona as convincingly as possible, usually exaggerating
sexual
stereotypes for entertainment
or self-gratification. Gender Fucker basically the same thing as Gender Bender, only more extreme. Gender Outlaw A
person who defies traditional gender roles. Goes deeper than genderfuck:
genderfuck is a
way of dress,
gender outlawry
a way
of life [coined by Kate Bornstein?]. Male Impersonator A person who
takes on a specific male persona [ie portraying Elvis] Transgender A term to describe anyone who crosses the line outside the "man" or "woman" boxes expected by society. Transsexual (FTM/MTF) A person who desires to permanently live as the opposite sex from their birth sex. Transvestite A person who doesn't seek
a sex change, yet live as the opposite gender. Troupe A group of Drag Kings who perform
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