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'''History:''' The acronym came before the word "enby." [ can someone fill in more info here ]  
'''History:''' The acronym came before the word "enby." [ can someone fill in more info here ]  


'''Rationale:''' There are many reasons a non-binary person may "come out" publicly. Some of us choose to do so in an effort to normalize gender diversity. The word "enby" was coined as a result of the pronunciation of the acronym "NB" for "non-binary," just like "okay" followed "OK."  This title serves as a mechanism to educate folks about the existence of a non-binary gender spectrum.  
'''Rationale:''' There are many reasons a non-binary person may "come out" publicly. Some of us choose to do so in an effort to normalize gender diversity. The word "enby" was coined as a result of the pronunciation of the acronym "NB" for "non-binary," just like "okay" followed "OK."  Like many other titles, such as "Mx." or "Ind.," this title serves as a mechanism to educate folks about the existence of a non-binary gender spectrum.  It is natural to identify ourselves using the word which was coined for our sake.  


'''Example:'''  A child says, "Mom, why does my teacher use Nb. Hammond instead of Ms. Hammond?"  Parent replies, "Well, your teacher is not a boy or a girl. They are non-binary.  So we call them 'enby' Hammond."
'''Example:'''  A child says, "Mom, why does my teacher use Nb. Hammond instead of Ms. Hammond?"  Parent replies, "Well, your teacher is not a boy or a girl. They are non-binary.  So we call them 'enby' Hammond."
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