Maverique
Maverique (mavˈrēk, "mav-REEK;" or mav(ə)ˈrēk "mav-uh-REEK")[3] is a specific nonbinary gender identity "characterized by autonomy and inner conviction regarding a sense of self that is entirely independent of male/masculinity, female/femininity or anything which derives from the two while still being neither without gender nor of a neutral gender."[4] Maverique is not close to a female or male gender, and is not like a mix of them. It also isn't a lack of gender, or an apathetic attitude about gender.[5] Maverique is strictly a gender identity, not a gender expression, so "how a maverique person chooses to express or present themself is entirely up to that individual."[6] Maverique is not an umbrella term, but a specific gender identity.[7]
History
In 2014, Vesper H. (queerascat) created the word "maverique" to describe their own gender.[8] The word comes from "maverick" and the French suffix "-ique,"[9] and can be used as a noun ("some maveriques") or an adjective ("some maverique people").[10]
Difference from other genders
Maverique is similar to, but not the same as, other nonbinary identities such as aporagender[11], neutrois[12], or gendermaverick.[13] Maverique is not a lack of a gender identity, so it isn't the same as agender or genderless. Unlike ethnic nonbinary gender identities such as Two-Spirit and third gender, maverique is not an identity exclusive to any ethnic group.[14] Anyone of any ethnic background can take up the word maverique for themselves, if they feel that it describes them.[15] It's never cultural appropriation.
External links
References
- ↑ queerascat June 15, 2014. http://queerascat.tumblr.com/post/88853893401/this-is-the-flag-that-ive-designed-for-maverique
- ↑ Vesper H. 2014. http://maveriques.tumblr.com/flag
- ↑ Vesper H. (queerascat). "FAQ." Maveriques. http://maveriques.tumblr.com/faq
- ↑ Vesper H. (queerascat). June 26, 2014. http://queerascat.tumblr.com/post/89448452041/maverique-definition-reworded-06-21-14-a
- ↑ Vesper H. "Maverique." Maveriques. http://maveriques.tumblr.com/maverique
- ↑ Vesper H. (queerascat). June 16, 2014. http://queerascat.tumblr.com/post/88918914686/is-there-any-specific-way-to-present-as-maverique
- ↑ "FAQ." Maveriques. http://maveriques.tumblr.com/faq#aporagender
- ↑ Vesper H. (queerascat). June 1, 2014. http://queerascat.tumblr.com/post/87401571441/this-is-me-attempting-to-further-define-my-own
- ↑ Vesper H. (queerascat). June 26, 2014. http://queerascat.tumblr.com/post/89448452041/maverique-definition-reworded-06-21-14-a
- ↑ Vesper H. (queerascat). June 16, 2014. http://queerascat.tumblr.com/post/88914739161/hi-i-love-the-new-term-you-coined-wrt-gender
- ↑ Vesper H. (queerascat). June 15, 2014. http://queerascat.tumblr.com/post/88814996996/so-i-just-stumbled-upon-a-new-gender-that-has
- ↑ Vesper H. (queerascat). June 16, 2014. http://queerascat.tumblr.com/post/88861493366/maverique-why-i-coined-the-word
- ↑ Vesper H. (queerascat). June 19, 2014. http://queerascat.tumblr.com/post/89161940391/gendermaverick-a-definition
- ↑ Vesper H. (queerascat). June 17, 2014. http://queerascat.tumblr.com/post/89056304496/is-it-okay-to-use-maverique-if-i-am-white-i-just
- ↑ "FAQ." Maveriques. http://maveriques.tumblr.com/faq
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