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I don't understand androgynous?

Discussion in 'Gender Identity and Expression' started by lionfood, Jun 9, 2014.

  1. lionfood

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    Everywhere I look I get different definitions for what androgyny really is. This could be because there really isn't one definition, but I wanted to hear some other people's opinions.
    Is androgynous just dressing in a way that's neither masculine nor feminine? Like, is it an appearance? Or is it actually a gender, like gender neutral?

    Thanks!
     
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    Both...either...take your pick really...

    Androgyny as a word means "the combination of masculine and feminine characteristics"

    But it's application varies from person to person.

    It can be a form of expression (say, dressing in a neutral way), it can be an identity, blending aspects of masculinity and femininity together...
     
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    Ah, that clears it up a little bit :grin: I'm still mildly puzzled but I can't expect to instantly get it!
    Also, I'm loving the Flanders and Swann in your signature! I didn't know there was anyone else under 50 who enjoyed them!
     
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    Anything specific puzzling you?

    (Holy hell, you are the first person to get that reference! High fives!)
     
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    Nah I don't think it's anything specific, just a bit muddling XD

    (Woohoo!)
     
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