Abstract

By definition, heteronormativity is a term to describe the marginalization of non-heterosexual lifestyles and the view that heterosexuality is the normal sexual orientation. Many people see normal gender identification as disctinctly male or female. People who fall outside of this category can be considered “Gender Queers”, whether they label themselves, or just qualify. I am interested in how these people identify themselves, how they appear to the common onlooker, and their response to the term “Gender Queer”. I will obtain my information by surveying several people and obtain as much original written source material as possible. I will also incorporate photography. This documentation of identity out of the norm help work to inform viewers about different ways people identify themselves.