National President of All India Students Association (AISA) Neha Bora is once again in the news. Neha Bora has said that she does not identify herself as a woman but as a non-binary person. Neha Bora uses They/Them pronouns in her Instagram bio. However, in most of the articles and interviews written on her in the last few months, she has been addressed as She/Her. On this Neha Bora said that she has no problem with this mistake of people. She says she understands that it takes time for people to understand non-binary and genderqueer identities. He also described spreading awareness about his identity as a political issue.
Despite getting recognition across the country, in most places Neha Bora is addressed as She/Her. In an interview, Neha Bora was asked that apart from politics and activism, how does she personally feel about this? In response to this, Neha Bora said that this really happens. He said that during conversation, some people first address me as She and then they remember that they should call me They, after which they correct themselves. Neha Bora said that I have no problem with this, it takes time for people to understand the pronouns and identity of non-binary or genderqueer people.
'Women not non-binary'
Neha Bora said that the use of pronouns is also a political issue for her. This is the reason why she emphasizes on her identity during interviews and while talking to people. Giving the example of an article, he said that its title was to be kept as 'The Angriest Woman'. On this she told writer Nidhi that she does not identify herself as a woman, but as a non-binary person. Neha Bora said, 'This issue is as political as Gyanesh Kumar's resignation.'
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'Become a normal part of life'
According to Neha Bora, her aim is to make non-binary and genderqueer identity a normal part of people's lives. He said that this is important not only for people who identify like him, but also for those who have not yet fully understood the concept. She said that she wants people to understand this idea and make it a part of their everyday life. According to Neha Bora, she has been successful to some extent in this direction.
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What is non-binary and genderqueer?
Non-binary and genderqueer are terms used to describe people who do not identify as exclusively male or female. Their identity may be related to both male and female or may be different from them. In simple terms, they do not see their identity solely as male or female. Neha Bora sees herself like this.