1.2 Million Non-Binary Adults
Live in the US, , According to Pioneering Study.
The first-of-its-kind study was conducted by the
Williams Institute, a center that focuses its research on
public policies concerning gender and sexuality.
The study used data from surveys conducted
between 2016 and 2018.
That number says, ‘This is part
of who you’re talking about
when executive orders are
signed to protect people
against discrimination.’ , Bianca Wilson, Study Author,
via 'The Washington Post'.
Nonbinary is often used for and by people who
do not exclusively identify as either gender. .
Nonbinary people often use
they/them pronouns.
While forms of this identification can
be traced back thousands of years, .
nonbinary visibility in the U.S. has made
significant strides only in recent years.
Those who work toward increased visibility of gender
minorities say the study and its findings are significant.
It’s almost like a stake in the ground, right? Saying, ‘Here we are.’, Joel Baum, Gender Spectrum,
via 'The Washington Post'
