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Gender nonconformity
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<p>Gender nonconformity or gender variance is <a href="/facts/Gender_expression/YCho4g1I">gender expression</a> by an individual whose behavior, mannerisms, and/or appearance does not match masculine or feminine <a href="/facts/Gender_norms/pt2sQYD2">gender norms</a>. A person can be gender-nonconforming regardless of their <a href="/facts/Gender_identity/GhaeHYtb">gender identity</a>, for example, <a href="/facts/Transgender/LuADj6gz">transgender</a>, <a href="/facts/Non-binary/wdu3Pttr">non-binary</a>, or <a href="/facts/Cisgender/rM0Yhqnc">cisgender</a>. Transgender adults who appear gender-nonconforming after transition are more likely to experience discrimination. </p>