Quote by: Kate Bornstein

Safe gender is being who and what we want to be when we want to be that, with no threat of censure or violence. Safe gender is going as far in any direction as we wish, With no threat to our health, or anyone else’s. Safe gender is not being pressured into passing, not Having to lie, not having to hide. Sane gender is asking questions about gender - talking To people who do gender, and opening up about our Gender histories and our gender desires. Sane gender is probably very, very funny. Consensual gender is respecting each others’ definition Of gender, and respecting the wishes of some to be alone, And respecting the intentions of others to be inclusive in Their own time. Consensual gender is non-violent in that it doesn’t force Its way in on anyone. Consensual gender opens its arms and welcomes all People as gender outcasts - whoever is willing to admit it.


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Author Bio


  • NameKate Bornstein
  • DescriptionAmerican author, playwright, performance artist, and gender theorist
  • BornMarch 15, 1948
  • CountryUnited States Of America
  • ProfessionActor; Choreographer; Author
  • AwardsLambda Literary Award