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'''Binarism''' is the common but wrong idea that there are only two genders, expressed in a way that is a feature of colonialism and Western imperialism. This forces other cultures and people of color to conform within the white, Western [[gender binary]] system. Binarism is a form of [[sexism]] that erases [[Nonbinary identities worldwide|ethnic nonbinary gender roles and identities]]. | '''Binarism''' is the common but wrong idea that there are only two genders, expressed in a way that is a feature of colonialism and Western imperialism. This forces other cultures and people of color to conform within the white, Western [[gender binary]] system. Binarism is a form of [[sexism]] that erases [[Nonbinary identities worldwide|ethnic nonbinary gender roles and identities]]. | ||
The word "binarism" is commonly used to mean [[nonbinary erasure]]. While they are related and sometimes interchangeable, it is important to acknowledge that there is a distinction. Binarism refers to a societal and cultural mindset that enforces a [[gender binary]]. A mindset that has been spread and enforced through colonialism. This means that while it is far-reaching, it has particular effect on people of color who were forced to "assimilate to European binary gender roles." <ref>http://lifeoutsidethebinary.com/glossary | The word "binarism" is commonly used to mean [[nonbinary erasure]]. While they are related and sometimes interchangeable, it is important to acknowledge that there is a distinction. Binarism refers to a societal and cultural mindset that enforces a [[gender binary]]. A mindset that has been spread and enforced through colonialism. This means that while it is far-reaching, it has particular effect on people of color who were forced to "assimilate to European binary gender roles." <ref>http://lifeoutsidethebinary.com/glossary</ref> | ||
==See also== | ==See also== | ||
*[[Nonbinary erasure]] | *[[Nonbinary erasure]] | ||
*[[Nonbinary identities worldwide]] | *[[Nonbinary identities worldwide]] | ||
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[[Category:Sexism]] | [[Category:Concepts]] [[Category:Sexism]] | ||
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