Genderpunk, also known as Genderf*ck, is a culture centered around the resistance of gender normativity, transphobia, homophobia, oppression, and societal status. One's actual gender has nothing to do with being genderpunk. One does not have to be trans to be genderpunk.
Culture[]
Genderf*ck originates from camp culture in the 1970s, and has become widely used in drag culture to describe a distinct type of performance that relies on exploring the grotesqueness of gender as a way to resist gender. The origin of the term genderpunk is unknown.
Genderpunks do not care about the gender binary and challenge the expectations of society. This does not mean that Genderpunks do not respect others gender identities. Instead, they do whatever they want with their own gender and openly and vocally do not care what society considers appropriate.
Examples of Genderpunk[]
- Cis women who enjoy short hair and dressing butch
- Cis men who like traditionally effeminate things
- Non-binary individuals who present in "clashing" ways that challenge the expectation for individuals to fit the gender binary.
Note: As long as one agrees with the mindset, no matter how they identify, they can be a part of the genderpunk and genderf*ck movement!
Flag[]
The most commonly used flag was designed by @/Lesboytism on Twitter. The meaning of the flag is:
Black: Rebellion and mourning for those we've lost due to queerphobia
Purple: Gender-nonconformity
Pink: Strength and courage
Light Pink: Love and beauty
The symbol is the transgender symbol combined with the tree of life, representing the cycle of life, as well as growth, which can represent transition. It represents how trans and nonbinary people have always been here, are natural, and will continue to be apart of life.
Genderpunk Flag