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Rainbow Marlborough

Takatāpui

Rainbow - A reclaimed word that is often used as an umbrella term encompassing diverse sexualities and genders. It can also be used as an individual identity for someone who is either not cisgender or not heterosexual, and is often preferred by people who describe their gender or sexuality more fluidly.

Resources and support networks are available in the Marlborough Community. Please see below for more information:

Marlborough Community Directory

For those checking out this page who are not Rainbow

Key points about gender diversity

  • When you are born, you are assigned a sex – male, female or indeterminate – depending on the appearance of your external genitalia.
  • You may feel that the sex you were assigned is correct. This is called being 'cisgender'. You may feel that the sex you were assigned is incorrect. This is called being 'transgender'.
  • Gender diversity is a term used to cover the range of possible gender identities, such as female, male, transgender, intersex, non-binary and takatāapui.
  • Sexual orientation is different to gender. It refers to who you are attracted to.

If you or your child is unsure about gender identity there is support available.

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