{"id":7780,"date":"2022-08-10T16:50:44","date_gmt":"2022-08-10T16:50:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/english-grammar-lessons.com\/?p=7780"},"modified":"2022-08-10T16:50:44","modified_gmt":"2022-08-10T16:50:44","slug":"gnc-meaning","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/english-grammar-lessons.com\/gnc-meaning\/","title":{"rendered":"GNC \u2013 Meaning, Origin and Usage"},"content":{"rendered":"

Did someone tell you they identify as GNC?<\/em> What do they mean, and how should you address them?<\/p>\n

This post unpacks the meaning and origin of this expression.<\/p>\n

Meaning<\/h2>\n

The acronym 'GNC'<\/em> stands for 'Gender Non-Conforming.<\/em>' It can also refer to someone that identifies as gender variant, genderqueer, or gender creative. Essentially, if someone identifies as 'GNC,'<\/em> it means they don't identify as their biological sex assigned at birth. <\/strong><\/p>\n

It can also mean the person doesn't conform to any societal expectations regarding their gender.<\/p>\n

Some GNC<\/em> individuals may identify as trans, but it's not always the case. GNC 'gender creative' <\/em>types may choose the parenting option of raising their children without gender until they're old enough to assume their gender identity themselves.<\/p>\n

The expression 'GNC AF'<\/em> means 'Gender non-Conforming As F**k.'<\/em> It's a catchphrase that went viral on Tumblr during the first quarter of 2021. Typically, calling someone 'GNC AF' <\/em>is a compliment, meaning someone who appears to be GNC<\/em> concerning their fashion and lifestyle choices.<\/p>\n

Example Usage<\/h2>\n

\u201cI spoke with my brother this afternoon, and he decided to identify as a GNC. As a gender non-conforming person, he no longer identifies as male.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cThe teacher told the class she identifies as a GNC, and none of them know what that was. So, she complained to the principal, and now the kids have to do gender appreciation training at school.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cThere\u2019s no reason to get all upset at someone not identifying you as a GNC. How are they supposed to know your gender identity without asking you?\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cI love hanging around with GNC people. They\u2019re open-minded, and they only want to be part of an inclusive society.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cWow, your dad is GNC AF. He looks so different in this photo. He looks like 20 or something? This is so funny. Everyone will get a kick out of it when I share it online.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cThat guy over there is GNC AF. Just looking at the way he dresses and his posture, it\u2019s a dead giveaway. Don\u2019t look. He\u2019s walking this way.\u201d<\/p>\n

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Origin<\/h2>\n

The acronym \u2018GNC\u2019 originates from the early 1990s and the start of activism surrounding the LGBT movement at the time. During this era, alternate sexual identities were considered taboo. However, the LGBT community started pushing their activism into the spotlight, gaining traction in the media into the early 2000s.<\/p>\n

With gender inclusivity becoming more prevalent in the social structure in the late 200s and early 2010s, we saw a slew of new sexual and gender identities created to represent individuals in the LGBT community.<\/p>\n

\u2018GNC\u2019 is one of the newer terms in the LGBT lexicon, and some experts say it appeared around 2010. However, the more expletive version, \u2018GNC AF,\u2019 would only appear on Tumblr in early 2021.<\/p>\n