I’m thinking of applying for an opportunity on the basis of being non-binary

[Somerville1234]

Don’t want to say too much about the reward on offer - a work thing, with real kudos, let’s leave it there.

But... it’s only open to people who self-identify as transgender or non-binary (or a lot of other words which, having Googled, are synonyms for the same).

Some people don't identify with any gender is one of the descriptors of what non-binary means. And that’s true of me. I don’t identify as female, I just happen to have a female body. I do “present in a feminine way” though. And I’m straight, married, still breastfeeding...

But, I can apply, right? I’m nervous, but fucked off with myself for cowering behind the parapet for this long.

That's a great update. What a significant impact this has had - making people think and finding an alternative category - genderfree.
Well deserved flowers

Fantastic news!
Thanks for posting the update.

Well done on getting so far through.

Surely everyone has a protected characteristic? Or are they going to stipulate? Eg. Bame not white. Female not male. Believer not atheist. Etc. Sounds a bit like legal hot water for hr.

Just popping in to say I love that you are all converting yourselves to non-binary 😊 hopefully now you can see why it's so important for you all to be recognised in the Gender Recognition Act.

Thanks for updating and for starting the #GenderFree movement.

Well done to Somerville!

✊ always gender free ✊

Thanks Somerville!

Fantastic

Thank you for that, Sevigny. Is Somerville banned or something? Just wondering why the brilliant news had to be given by you. That’s not a complaint btw.

Good update 👍

Somerville1234 drew a lot of negative attention because of this thread and beady eyes are still on it. So she’s lying low under a nc.

Thank you Sevigny. Barracker got suspended for a week, so I can understand why she’s keeping her head down.

Woohoo fantastic news, well done sommerville.

Fan-fuckin-tactic Somerville you beauty.

Sorry the trolls are after you, lovely. I hope you and Mr Lovely are holding out.

Link to the genderfree thread (now full) www.mumsnet.com/Talk/womens_rights/3549710-Update-identifying-as-non-binary-for-work-award

I didn’t like laying low - happy to have all these reanimated. Thanks HQ!

As another oppressed Gender Free female, I’m so proud of you Somerville1234. I actually read the whole thread again, as your message via Sevigny and it was even more a joy this time round. contented sigh

Thanks for the update. Genderfree forever!