To move beyond the gender for Alok means to acknowledge that there are more genders than the binary normativity men and women. Non-binary means not identifying with either of the men or women genders. Because of the gender binary normativity in western society, nonbinary people suffer from discrimination, being more likely to experience murder, physical violence, homelessness, and job discrimination. Because gender binarity is a way of repressing people, it has been difficult to create a change and more policies where the multiple genders that exist are acknowledged and protected. To move beyond the gender binary to Alok means to reduce the dismissal against gender nonconforming people. Things are not supposed to be a certain way, throughout the years we evolve as a civilization, discovering new things, and accommodating the needs of everyone. For this reason, to dismiss gender non conforming people is a way to conserve old beliefs and norms that were created to benefit the oppressors, instead of looking for every single person’s wellbeing. To move beyond the gender binary also means to stop supporting actions or policies because they are convenient to us, but not for everyone. In my opinion, this is a way to keep people oppressed and no one should be oppressed because of how they decide to identify themselves. Biology is used as an excuse to not move beyond the gender binary. There are multiple variables to sex, not only female and male but there is also intersex. It is important to acknowledge each one of the sexes, and also everyone’s body is different, so the female and male sexes should not be taken as the only ones. In our society, many policies have been created on the basis of sex, as if it was a very determining factor to our capacities and right as human beings. I think that in actuality this is good because of the gender inequality that history created, so having policies based on sex it’s important to achieve equity. However, sex or gender shouldn’t be a determining factor when giving jobs or opportunities to someone. To recognize that there are many other genders besides men and women is necessary because everyone should be respected no matter their gender. To have a job, and opportunities based on your skills, morals, and values, is something that everyone regarding their gender should have. Personally, I feel comfortable identifying as a woman, however, I don’t feel like I am the stereotypical woman. For example, I am not that caring, I notice that my mom is very protective and always checks on everyone, I don’t. I am also very messy and disorganized. I kind of fit the women stereotype because I really like the color pink, I enjoy make up and dresses. Gender is a social construct, and our skills, morals, and values do not depend on it, regardless of our gender we all are humans, and that’s what people tend to forget