Is being non-binary “new”? Not even close. This global, decolonial dive into gender history breaks down the myths, highlights ancient and Indigenous gender-diverse identities, and shows why the gender binary is the newcomer, not us. A grounding, accessible read for enbies, gender-diverse folks, and allies ready to unlearn a few things.

Even in progressive spaces, fluid gender identities often face pressure to “pick a side.” But non-binary and gender-fluid people know that identity can be multiple, shifting, and endlessly valid. This piece reclaims fluidity as a strength in a culture obsessed with certainty.