Behavioural Nonconformity as a Primordial Concept since Ancient Civilisations

Author(s)	Ms. Rhythm Bhati, Dr. Vishakha Pethkar
Country	India
Abstract	In recent years, there is a surge in the labels of the gender-identity discourse. This is seen through the acronym LGBTQIA+. The plus sign at the end indicates more identities to come. This leads to examining the history and development of these identities and labels. A quick overview reveals that all labels are not necessarily built on the same foundation - the labels past LGB are identity orientations not sexual orientations. In this paper, the researchers show the permeance of identity orientations by tracing its existence since the ancient times. The rationale is to show the existence of gender fluidity or behavioural nonconformity and its reception in a different era. The research answers how the surge in gender identities and queer labels is not a recent one but a continuum of a yesteryear occurrence. The gap to note and analysed using a Jungian view is the response to such non-conformity and its expression in language. To conclude, the paper shows that psychological androgyny, in relation with bisexuality or nonconforming behaviour is neither a recent nor a Western development. The only development is the language and labels that have evolved with civilisations.
Keywords	Behavioural nonconformity, Gender-identity discourse, androgyny, homosexuality, gender-critical.
Published In	Volume 7, Issue 4, July-August 2025
Published On	2025-07-06

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