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Anti-trans measures don’t just target transgender men and women – a sociologist explains how ‘male’ or ‘female’ categories miss the mark for nonbinary Americans

  • Written by Barbara J. Risman, Distinguished Professor of Sociology, University of Illinois Chicago
Anti-trans measures don’t just target transgender men and women – a sociologist explains how ‘male’ or ‘female’ categories miss the mark for nonbinary AmericansThe nonbinary flag, shown here on a pin, represents people who say 'man' or 'woman' does not describe their sense of self.Abraham Gonzalez Fernandez/Moment via Getty Images

Since his inauguration in January 2025, President Donald Trump has issued several executive orders that seek to limit federal recognition of transgender people. These orders...

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