Genderfluid is a gender identity which refers to a gender that varies over time. This can be occasionally, every month, every week, everyday, to even every few moments a day depending upon the person. Sometimes it is consistent and sometimes it is not. A genderfluid person’s gender may change dramatically, delicately, rapidly, or slowly also depending on the person. The gender may stay the same for several months or change within hours. Sometimes the gender changes in response to different circumstances. Genderfluid is under the multigender umbrella. Genderfluid individuals may also identify as non-binary or transgender.
Resources
GENDER DYNAMIX
https://www.genderdynamix.org.za
OUT LGBTQ+
https://www.out.org.za
MAMBAONLINE
http://www.mambaonline.co.za
South Africa has one of the world’s most progressive constitutions concerning LGBTI rights, but the lived reality of LGBTI people in South Africa evinces a stark gap between the law and its application. Given the progressive legal framework in South Africa,
The South African Bill of Rights, Equality Clause:
§9(3): The state may not unfairly discriminate directly or indirectly against anyone on one or more grounds, including … gender, sex, … sexual orientation.
§9(4): No person may unfairly discriminate directly or indirectly against anyone on one or more grounds in terms of subsection (3). National legislation must be enacted to prevent or prohibit unfair discrimination.
Furthermore, §12 guarantees security of the person, §16 prohibits hate speech, §17 promises freedom of assembly and the right to protest, §18 defends freedom of association, and §35 the right to a fair trial.
South Africa is taking steps as the first African state to enshrine the right to be non-binary. In April 2021, South Africa started revising its national identity system to be more inclusive and recognize different gender identities. To do this, it has engaged in discussions with, as well as lobbying LGBTIQ+ community of South Africa on how to capture the diverse gender identities in the national identity.