Olivia is non-binary. Depending on the person, being non-binary can mean being neither male nor female, or being both at the same time! Olivia’s mother stresses the need to support her child: a study conducted by the University of Ottawa indicates that half of transgender and non-binary young people are suicidal. Harassment, rejection or even expulsion by their families, difficulties in accessing treatment or sex reassignment operations… Non-compliance with gender norms is still a taboo in Western societies. However, many cultures around the world recognize a “third gender”, neither male nor female, as far back as ancient Mesopotamia.
The documentary “Not a boy, not a girl” paints the portrait of four young non-binary people and their journeys: from understanding their gender identity to the reactions of families and loved ones, through psychological and sometimes even medical follow-up .
A documentary to discover with Spicee, partner of 20 Minutes.
This month of June, to celebrate Pride Month, Spicee is honoring documentaries on LGBT+ themes.
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