Transtyyppinä

Transtyyppinä is a Finnish term that translates loosely to "trans-type" or "trans-variant." It refers to individuals who identify as transgender and also have a non-binary gender identity. This means they do not exclusively identify as male or female, but rather somewhere outside or between these two categories. The term is used within the Finnish transgender and non-binary community to describe a specific intersection of identities.

The concept of transtyyppinä acknowledges that gender is a spectrum and that transgender experiences can be diverse. It distinguishes individuals who are both transgender and non-binary from those who may identify as transgender but still fall within a binary understanding of gender (e.g., a trans woman who identifies as female, or a trans man who identifies as male). The use of the term can help to create a more nuanced understanding of gender identity within Finnish society and provide a sense of community and recognition for those who identify as transtyyppinä. It is important to note that not all transgender individuals who are non-binary use this specific term, and individual preferences for terminology can vary.