Does maverique have anything to do with gendermaverick?
Hey anon, thanks for sending me your question. :-)
So, the answer to your question is a bit complicated. The words have an intertwined history, but they ultimately are distinct.
Below, I will talk about the history of each term and then compare and contrast them at the end of the post.
Let's start with a timeline of the two terms.
[Image ID: an image of a timeline of the terms "maverique" and "gendermaverick". The image includes a centered, wavy line with 8 points that are colored in a rainbow gradient from orange to green corresponding to a section of text for each event plotted on the timeline. The image reads: "5/31/2014 - coining of maverique. The term "maverique", created by Vesper, made it's official debut with the first iteration of it's definition. 06/15/2014 -first reworking of maverique definition. Vesper does the first reworking of the definition of maverique and created a maverique pride flag. 06/16/2014 - Haxaaya Proposes a Variant: Gendermaverick. Tumblr user Haxaaya contacts Vesper regarding the proposal of the term "gendermaverick", a gender that draws from both maverique and genderfuck experiences. 06/18/2014 - first definition of gendermaverick. The first iteration of the "gendermaverick" definition is posted by Haxaaya. Vesper responds with feed back, articulating a lack of similarity between terms. 06/18/2014 - first reworking of gendermaverick definition. Follow Vesper's feedback, Haxaaya attempted to refine the term and posted a revised definition. 06/21/2014 - final iteration of maverique's definition. Vesper posted the final revision of their term, "maverique". 07/06/2014 - final iteration of gendermaverick's definition. Haxaaya posted the final revision of the definition of their term, "gendermaverick", including both a formal and simplified definition. 07/08/2014 - gendermaverick pride flag created. Haxaaya created a gendermaverick pride flag, which was submitted to tumblr blog Pride-Flags-For-Us." In the bottom right corner, the image reads: "Graphic by Gent (Gneder-Jargon)". ./. End ID]
History of The Term Maverique
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"Maverique" was coined by Vesper on their blog, Queer As Cat (link) [PT: Queer As Cat ./. End PT] , back in 2014. It appears that it's definition has been rewritten by Vesper three different times while they tried to find the correct wording.
Their first iteration (link) [PT: first iteration ./. End PT] of Maverique was:
a non-binary gender characterized by an
unconventional and unothodox internal sense
of self and the interrelationship between that
sense of self and society.
maveriques feel no connection with concepts of
femininity or masculinity, but instead feel a sense
of gender which is completely independent of
conventional ideas of gender; a sense of gender
which is entirely its own.
a maverique’s sense of gender is strong, leaving
little room for apathy or neutrality.
there is no middle ground, as maverique is
a point between nothing.
there is no gray area, as maverique is not
a shade on a palette.
maveriques are mavericks, plain and simple,
but please– don’t forget the “-ique”.
[PT: a non-binary gender characterized by an unconventional and unothodox internal sense of self and the interrelationship between that sense of self and society. maveriques feel no connection with concepts of femininity or masculinity, but instead feel a sense of gender which is completely independent of conventional ideas of gender; a sense of gender which is entirely its own. a maverique’s sense of gender is strong, leaving little room for apathy or neutrality. there is no middle ground, as maverique is a point between nothing. there is no gray area, as maverique is not a shade on a palette. maveriques are mavericks, plain and simple, but please– don’t forget the “-ique”. ./. End PT]
This first definition can be summed up as:
a non-binary gender identity that is not connected to femininity, masculinity or neutrality (atrinary).
a strong, specific sense of gender that is definitively not apathetic or neutral.
a distinct quality, not being between any other genders or vague/unclear in nature.
conceptually nonconformist (unorthodox), existing out of the bounds of cultural norms (unconventional).
definitively involving the dynamic of one's maverique gender and how it is functions in greater society and within oneself
[PT: a non-binary gender identity that is not connected to femininity, masculinity or neutrality (atrinary).a strong, specific sense of gender that is definitively not apathetic or neutral.a distinct quality, not being between any other genders or vague/unclear in nature.conceptually nonconformist (unorthodox), existing out of the bounds of cultural norms (unconventional).definitively involving the dynamic of one's maverique gender and how it is functions in greater society. ./. End PT]
The second iteration (link) [PT: second iteration ./. End ID] of the definition was:
a non-binary gender characterized by autonomy
and inner conviction regarding a sense of gender which is
unorthodox, unconventional and entirely independent of
conventional concepts of gender.
[PT: a non-binary gender characterized by autonomy
and inner conviction regarding a sense of gender which is
unorthodox, unconventional and entirely independent of
conventional concepts of gender. ./. End PT]
This second definition can be summed up as:
an autonomous gender identity held with a sense of conviction.
Separate from existing conventional concepts of gender (atrinary).
conceptually nonconformist (unorthodox), existing out of the bounds of cultural norms (unconventional).
[PT: an autonomous gender identity held with a sense of conviction. Separate from existing conventional concepts of gender (atrinary). conceptually nonconformist (unorthodox), existing out of the bounds of cultural norms (unconventional). ./. End ID]
The third (and last) iteration (link) [PT: third (and last) iteration ./. End PT] of the definition is:
a gender characterized by autonomy and inner conviction
regarding a sense of self that is entirely independent of
male/masculinity, female/femininity or anything which derives
from the two while still being neither without gender
nor of a neutral gender.
[PT: a gender characterized by autonomy and inner conviction
regarding a sense of self that is entirely independent of
male/masculinity, female/femininity or anything which derives
from the two while still being neither without gender
nor of a neutral gender. ./. End ID]
This current definition can be summed up as:
an autonomous gender identity held with a sense of conviction.
a specific, atrinary gender identity.
[PT: an autonomous gender identity held with a sense of conviction. a specific, atrinary gender identity. ./. End ID]
History of The Term Gendermaverick
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Approximately 2 weeks after the coining of the term "Maverique", user Haxaaya contacted Vesper to propose a related term (link) [PT: propose a related term ./. End PT] to Maverique called "Gendermaverick".
The definition for Gendermaverick (link) [PT: definition for Gendermaverick ./. End PT] is as follows:
Gendermaverick: a non-traditional (and non-binary) gender experience characterized by both the innate sense of disconnect and independence from binary gender and the intent to subvert society’s expectations of gender. (See also: maverique and genderpunk/genderf*ck)
[PT: Gendermaverick: a non-traditional (and non-binary) gender experience characterized by both the innate sense of disconnect and independence from binary gender and the intent to subvert society's expectations of gender. (See also: maverique and genderpunk/genderf*ck) ./. End PT]
This definition can be summed up as:
a non-binary gender that is non-traditional and subversive.
a gender identity involving a sense of disidentification and sovereignty from the gender binary.
[PT: a non-binary gender that is non-traditional and subversive. a gender identity involving a sense of disidentification and sovereignty from the gender binary. ./. End PT]
According to the coiner of Gendermaverick, the term was intended to be the same as Maverique, but with an added element of "deliberate and direct intent to challenge gender expectations".
Vesper provided feedback, stating that gendermaverick (using the quoted definition above) and maverique have little in common, as maverique isn't an active type of genderfuckery nor does it involve a sense of disconnection from binary gender. Explaining, rather, that maverique is a specific, autonomous atrinary identity that involves an innate inner conviction of their gender in the face of how their outherine identity is deemed deviant/anomalous by society at large and how that is internalized by the individual themselves.
Not long after, the definition for Gendermaverick was redefined by the coiner (link) [PT: the definition for Gendermaverick was redefined by the coiner. ./. End PT]:
Gendermaverick: a distinctly unorthodox (and non-binary) gender experience characterized by a self-determined and autonomous sense of anomalous disconnect and/or independence from traditional binary gender. Furthermore, gendermaverick is an identity undertaken/used with the intention of deliberate subversion of society’s sense of binary gender. (See also: maverique and genderpunk/genderf*ck)
[PT: Gendermaverick: a distinctly unorthodox (and non-binary) gender experience characterized by a self-determined and autonomous sense of anomalous disconnect and/or independence from traditional binary gender. Furthermore, gendermaverick is an identity undertaken/used with the intention of deliberate subversion of society’s sense of binary gender. (See also: maverique and genderpunk/genderf*ck) ./. End PT]
This second revision summed up is:
A non-binary gender that is conceptually nonconformist (unorthodox).
A gender identity that is autonomous in nature (AUIN) and self-determined.
A gender identity involving a sense of disidentification and sovereignty from the gender binary.
A gender that is non-traditional and subversive with regards to the gender binary.
[PT: A non-binary gender that is conceptually nonconformist (unorthodox). A gender identity that is autonomous in nature (AUIN) and self-determined. A gender identity involving a sense of disidentification and sovereignty from the gender binary.a gender that is non-traditional and subversive with regards to the gender binary. ./. End PT]
The last formal definition given by the coiner (link) [PT:last formal definition given by the coiner ./. End PT] was:
Gendermaverick (dictionary version): an unorthodox gender experience characterized by a self-determined sense of anomalous disconnect from binary gender, often combined with the intention to subvert conventional notions of binary gender (see also: maverique and genderpunk)
Gendermaverick (understandable version): a non-traditional gender that you decide the meaning of for yourself, but which is definitely disconnected from binary gender (i.e. man or woman). it can be also be thought of as a gender that intends to mess with society’s notions of a binary gender. (similar concepts are maverique and genderpunk)
[PT: Gendermaverick (dictionary version): an unorthodox gender experience characterized by a self-determined sense of anomalous disconnect from binary gender, often combined with the intention to subvert conventional notions of binary gender (see also: maverique and genderpunk). Gendermaverick (understandable version): a non-traditional gender that you decide the meaning of for yourself, but which is definitely disconnected from binary gender (i.e. man or woman). it can be also be thought of as a gender that intends to mess with society’s notions of a binary gender. (similar concepts are maverique and genderpunk) ./. End PT]
The coiner, in an anonymous ask, also described Gendermaverick as, "a deliberately unorthodox/anomalous non-binary gender".
The most recent revision can be summed up as:
a non-binary gender that is conceptually nonconformist (unorthodox).
a gender identity that is self-determined.
a feeling of inconsistency and/or deviance coupled with a disconnected from the gender binary.
a gender that is non-traditional and subversive with regards to the gender binary.
additionally, related to self-definition and genderfuckery.
[PT: a non-binary gender that is conceptually nonconformist (unorthodox). a gender identity that is self-determined. a feeling of inconsistency and/or deviance coupled with a disconnected from the gender binary. a gender that is non-traditional and subversive with regards to the gender binary. additionally, it is related to self-definition and genderfuckery. ./. End PT]
Comparing & Contrasting Maverique With Gendermaverick
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After reviewing all this information, I have developed an interpretation of the terms Maverique and Gendermaverick. I am Neutrois, not Maverique or Gendermaverick, so I am not speaking from any sort of personal experience, but rather making sense of and summarizing what I found from both coiners in regards to the respective terms they coined. If a Maverique and/or Gendermaverick individual has insight to provide, I would love to hear from them.
a distinct, specific atrinary (ATRIN) gender that is autonomous in nature (AUIN).
not a lack of gender (AGIN) , vague (VAIN), neutral/neutrine (NIN/NEUIN) nor apathetic (APIN).
not located between any other gender or group of genders.
a gender involving a sense of conviction regarding one's sense of self that is unorthodox and unconventional in it's concept and internalization.
[PT: a distinct, specific atrinary gender that is autonomous in nature (AUIN). not a lack of gender (AGIN) , vague (VAIN), neutral/neutrine (NIN/NEUIN) nor apathetic (APIN). a gender involving a sense of conviction regarding one's sense of self that is unorthodox and unconventional in it's concept and internalization. ./. End PT]
an autonomous (AUIN, abinary (ABIN) gender involving an anomalous disconnect (WIN) from the gender binary.
gender non-conforming (GENOIN), subversive, non-traditional and/or unorthodox in it's nature.
[PT: an autonomous (AUIN, abinary (ABIN) gender involving an anomalous disconnect (WIN) from the gender binary. gender non-conforming (GENOIN), subversive, non-traditional and/or unorthodox in it's nature. ./. end PT]
Both maverique and gendermaverick are:
abinary (ABIN) gender identities.
autonomous in nature (AUIN).
genders that challenge the existing paradigm of the gender binary and it's derivative identities in some way.
[PT: abinary (ABIN) gender identities. autonomous in nature (AUIN). genders that challenge the existing paradigm of the gender binary and it's derivative identities in some way. ./. End PT]
Maverique and gendermaverick differ in that:
maverique is definitively atrinary (ATRIN), whereas gendermaverick is described as abinary (ABIN), but not specified as atrinary.
maverique definitively involves a sense of conviction regarding one's sense of self, gendremaverick does not.
gendermaverick definitively involves gendrfuckery and/or gender non-conformity, maverique does not.
gendermaverick involves an innate disconnection from the gender binary, maverique does not.
[PT: maverique is definitively atrinary (ATRIN), whereas gendermaverick is described as abinary (ABIN), but not specified as atrinary. maverique definitively involves a sense of conviction regarding one's sense of self, gendremaverick does not. gendermaverick definitively involves gendrfuckery and/or gender non-conformity, maverique does not. gendermaverick involves an innate disconnection from the gender binary, maverique does not. ./. End PT]
Ultimately, Maverique and Gendermaverick are pretty different from each other. Aside from the similarities listed above and an intertwined etymology, they are not all that alike.
Maverique was coined by Vesper. Not long after this coining, tumblr user Haxaaya created the term "Gendermaverick", articulating that it was near identical to Maverique, with the added characteristic of being deliberate and direct in it's intent to challenge gender expectations. As each coiner elaborated on their respective terms, it became apparent that the terms were distinct. Aside from both genders being abinary and subversive in some sense, they both are both different experiences. Their etymology and early history are enmeshed, but ultimately, each identity are notably distinct in concept.
