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'''Maverique''' is a [[gender identity]] that falls under the [[nonbinary]] umbrella term. It is defined as an identity that is not the absence of gender, or an apathy towards gender, but a present feeling of gender. This feeling of gender is completely independent from male, female, neutral, or anything derived from any of them.<ref name=":0">http://maveriques.tumblr.com/faq</ref> However, maveriques can be [[multigender]] with their other genders being | {{infobox identity | ||
| flag = maverique.png | |||
Maverique individuals may also identify under the [[nonbinary]] or [[transgender]] umbrella terms. However, maverique itself is a specific identity not an umbrella term.<ref name=":0" /> | | meaning = Yellow: non-binary gender; White: autonomy, independence; Orange: inner conviction, maverick. | ||
| related = [[Aporagender]] and [[Aliagender]] | |||
| umbrella = [[Nonbinary]] | |||
| frequency = 0.3% | |||
| gallery_link = Pride Gallery/Maverique | |||
}} | |||
'''Maverique''' is a [[gender identity]] that falls under the [[nonbinary]] umbrella term. It is defined as an identity that is not the absence of gender, or an apathy towards gender, but a present feeling of gender. This feeling of gender is completely independent from male, female, neutral, or anything derived from any of them.<ref name=":0">http://maveriques.tumblr.com/faq [https://web.archive.org/web/20230606043925/https://maveriques.tumblr.com/faq Archived] on 17 July 2023</ref> However, maveriques can be [[multigender]] with their other genders being related to maleness, femaleness, or neutrality. Although it's usage today has changed, the original connotation is feminine, as the term is the feminization of "Maverick". | |||
Maverique individuals may also identify under the [[nonbinary]] or [[transgender]] umbrella terms. However, maverique itself is a specific identity, not an umbrella term.<ref name=":0" /> | |||
== Pronunciation == | == Pronunciation == | ||
Maverique can be pronounced multiple ways:<ref name=":0" /> | Maverique can be pronounced multiple ways:<ref name=":0" /> | ||
{| class="wikitable" | {| class="wikitable" | ||
!IPA | !IPA '''transcription''' | ||
!Simple transcription | !Simple transcription | ||
|- | |- | ||
|/ | |/mævˈɹik/ | ||
|mav-REEK | |mav-REEK | ||
|- | |- | ||
|/ | |/ˌmæv.əˈɹik/ | ||
|mav-uh-REEK | |mav-uh-REEK | ||
|} | |} | ||
== Usage == | == Usage == | ||
In a 2017 survey of 9,932 nonbinary participants, maverique was entered as an identity word by 0.6% of participants.<ref>''[http://nonbinarystats.tumblr.com/post/160656902130/nbgq-survey-2017-the-worldwide-results NB/GQ Survey 2017 - the worldwide results]'', Nonbinary Stats blog, May 2017.</ref> | In a 2017 survey of 9,932 nonbinary participants, maverique was entered as an identity word by 0.6% of participants.<ref>''[http://nonbinarystats.tumblr.com/post/160656902130/nbgq-survey-2017-the-worldwide-results NB/GQ Survey 2017 - the worldwide results]'', Nonbinary Stats blog, May 2017. [https://web.archive.org/web/20230419150824/http://nonbinarystats.tumblr.com/post/160656902130/nbgq-survey-2017-the-worldwide-results Archived] on 17 July 2023</ref> | ||
=== Grammatical | === Grammatical usage === | ||
The word "maverique" can be | The word "maverique" can be used as either a noun or adjective. For example: | ||
* [noun] The maverique is sitting over there. | * [noun] The maverique is sitting over there. | ||
* [adjective] The maverique person is sitting over there. | * [adjective] The maverique person is sitting over there. | ||
== Etymology == | == Etymology == | ||
The term "maverique" was coined in 2014 by Vesper H. as a word to describe their own gender.<ref name=":0" /> It is a combination of the English word "maverick" and | The term "maverique" was coined in 2014 by Vesper H. as a word to describe their own gender.<ref name=":0" /> It is a combination of the English word "maverick" and French suffix "ique". | ||
"Maverick" was chosen due to its association with the unorthodox, referencing the fact that maverique as a gender is unorthodox even in regards to many nonbinary genders | "Maverick" was chosen due to its association with the unorthodox, referencing the fact that maverique as a gender is unorthodox even in regards to many nonbinary genders; due to it being unrelated to the gender binary.<ref name=":1">http://maveriques.tumblr.com/post/136474788751/i-know-im-late-to-the-whole-maverique-discussion [https://web.archive.org/web/20230606042839/http://maveriques.tumblr.com/post/136474788751/i-know-im-late-to-the-whole-maverique-discussion Archived] on 17 July 2023</ref> While the word maverick implies a conscious, rebellious unorthodoxy, being maverique itself is not a conscious choice of the maverique person, nor is it a stance against the gender binary. The suffix "-ique" means "similar to" but not identical, indicating that while unorthodox ''like'' maverick, maverique is ''different'' in that it is not a conscious stance but an inherent feature of the person. This indicates that a maverique's gender is not unorthodox by choice, nor any sort of political stance. A maverique's gender is maverick-like, but the maverique is not a maverick on the basis of their gender.<ref name=":1" /> | ||
The word maverick also has connotations of independence from surroundings<ref>http://www.thefreedictionary.com/maverick</ref>, referencing the fact that maveriques are independent from the gender binary. | The word maverick also has connotations of independence from surroundings<ref>http://www.thefreedictionary.com/maverick [https://web.archive.org/web/20221124143309/https://www.thefreedictionary.com/maverick Archived] on 17 July 2023</ref>, referencing the fact that maveriques are independent from the gender binary. | ||
== Identity | == Identity overlap == | ||
A person can be solely maverique, in the same way a person can be solely a man, or solely a woman. Alternatively, someone can be both maverique and another gender (or lack of gender if for example they are genderfluid between maverique and [[agender]]). A [[genderfluid]] person may have maverique as one of their genders. A | A person can be solely maverique, in the same way a person can be solely a man, or solely a woman. Alternatively, someone can be both maverique and another gender (or lack of gender if for example they are genderfluid between maverique and [[agender]]). A [[genderfluid]] person may have maverique as one of their genders. A multigender person may have maverique as one of their genders. A person could be a [[Demigender|demi]]-maverique if they only partially identify with being maverique. | ||
== Differences from similar genders == | == Differences from similar genders == | ||
'''Third | '''Third gender''' | ||
Unlike [[third gender]], anyone of any race or ethnic background can use maverique to describe themself if they feel like it fits.<ref name=":0" /> In addition, the term "third gender" is often used to lump together many different gender experiences from a wide variety of cultures that are considered not to fit into the Western concept of male or female, whereas "maverique" describes a singular gender. | Unlike [[third gender]], anyone of any race or ethnic background can use maverique to describe themself if they feel like it fits.<ref name=":0" /> In addition, the term "third gender" is often used to lump together many different gender experiences from a wide variety of cultures that are considered not to fit into the Western concept of male or female, whereas "maverique" describes a singular gender. | ||
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'''Aporagender''' | '''Aporagender''' | ||
Both maverique and [[aporagender]] were coined at similar times and have some overlap, however aporagender is an umbrella term while maverique is not.<ref name=":0" /> Additionally, aporagender can describe a gender neutral identity<ref>http://gender.wikia.com/wiki/Aporagender</ref>, whereas maverique is distinct from neutrality. | Both maverique and [[aporagender]] were coined at similar times and have some overlap, however aporagender is an umbrella term while maverique is not.<ref name=":0" /> Additionally, aporagender can describe a gender neutral identity<ref>http://gender.wikia.com/wiki/Aporagender [https://web.archive.org/web/20230525010004/http://gender.wikia.com/wiki/Aporagender Archived] on 17 July 2023</ref>, whereas maverique is distinct from neutrality. | ||
==References== | ==References== | ||
{{Pride flags|category=Maverique pride flags|image=Maverique}} | |||
<references /> | <references /> | ||
[[Category:Nonbinary identities]] | [[Category:Nonbinary identities]] | ||
[[de:maverique]] | |||