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Enby Lauren Woolfrey
Keyword: Enby The word Enby is derived from the word nonbinary. It comes from the phonetic pronunciation of NB, the abbreviation of “non-binary”. An enby is someone who's gender identity does not conform to exclusively man or woman. Enby is a term that can be used to describe someone who is a member of the LGBTQ community as it relates to the T in this abbreviation, meaning transgender. Many people who identify as enby also identify as transgender because their gender identity does not conform to their assigned gender at birth. Enby can be seen as an umbrella term that can include those that identify as bigender, agender, or gender queer. Enbies may use a combination of different pronouns to identify themselves including they/them, she/they, he/they, and many others that exist. The infographic created by the community organization the 519 and can be accessed from the519.org, describes how to use gender neutral pronouns. Although enby and non-binary are essentially the same thing it is important not to assume how someone identifies. One person may feel affirmed when using “non-binary” while others may find that the term “enby” is more approachable, comfortable, and light. Giving students access to this language can help them to make meaning of their feelings and experiences.
Cisgender, heteronormative identities have historically, and continue to be, projected on to youth by adults whether intentionally or unintentionally and therefore many queer identities are seen as
