Living Between Labels: The Socio-Psychological Reality of Non-Binary Lives

Abstract

This study examines the personal experiences of genderqueer people and deals with the psychological, and social, difficulties that they experience. The understanding of the novel experiences of non-binary people is becoming more and more critical as mainstream society is now more aware and more open to the notion of people of a wide variety of genders. The objectives of the study are to explore the psychological impact of non-binary identity on mental health and to investigate the role of societal acceptance in shaping the experiences of non-binary individuals. The research is qualitative in nature, with a snowball sampling methodology that was based on in-depth interviews of eight non-binary subjects, being the means of data collection. The researcher analysed the data with thematic analysis. The findings are that transgender people undergo major psychological suffering owing to the stigmatization by society, misgendering, and the absence of institutional recognition as the main contributing factors. A lot of participants feel anxious and depressed because the society and their peers are pressuring them to adopt the so-called correct gender configuration. The study finds that the main demand for large-scale change to give support to trans respondents is realized on the basis of the findings of this study. The educational programs which are striving to make health and educational sections know about non-binary identities are fundamental to the good work in reduction the stigma and discrimination. The legal recognition of non-binary gender equality is significant insofar as it creates the possibilities for inclusion, solidarity, and the loss of invisibility.