Jazz Jennings Quotes

I do not feel that some things are masculine and others are feminine.

A gender-equal society would be one where the word 'gender' does not exist: where everyone can be themselves.

I have always fought against being gender specific. I just don't like being identified as female: I'm a person.

I'm really proud that MTV has joined the conversation about breaking down binaries.

I've always seen the world as very gender-neutral.

I've never felt stigmatized in my profession, nor have I allowed myself to. I don't feel either male or female, I feel I am just me, and I should be able to do whatever I like.

I'm in favour of hipster androgyny: Any trend that permits men to rebel against strict gender rules of appearance is going to make the world a more expressive and sensitive place for all of us.

I think we're struggling with trying to redefine various positions at this point in history. To allow freedom for women, freedom for men, freedom from those sharply defined gender roles.

Some people look gender non-conforming because they want to look that way - they don't want to conform to society's expectations.

Gender is a way to hide from the simple truth we all tell: 'Hey, I'm here, I have a body.'

I don't think gender even exists.

She raised me to not think of men and women as different. She raised me without gender. It's kind of the reason she named me Billie. It's not about being a strong woman - it's about being a strong person.

I think one of the biggest misconceptions is that only gender non-conforming, non-binary, or trans people have a gender identity. But the truth is, everyone has a gender identity.

Gender doesn't exist in my book.

We need to overcome the stereotype that genders aren't fluid.

I've never played on my gender.

I think the world is kind of catching on that gender roles aren't so necessary and becoming a lot less defined and starting to become a lot more about the individual and character of that person.

I feel like there's no such thing as gender.

If there's a distinction between men and women, I don't pay attention to it. Honestly, I don't see it. I think all of us are part feminine and part masculine.

I think it is absurd to give such tremendous importance to the distinctions between men and women. When I meet someone I regard that person as a human being. I do not say "This is a man; this is a woman."

I don't think about being male or female, I just behave naturally. I think in terms of excellence in science, not gender.

Honestly, I like everything, boyish girls, girlish boys, the heavy and the skinny.

Life is too large to hang out a sign: 'For Men Only.'

I was a regular little boy who also enjoyed things that girls did.

There is more difference within the sexes than between them.