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    1. on days when Hernando outwardly presents as more feminine, they don’t necessarily identify with being a woman.

      In another quote, the author explains, "on days when Hernando outwardly presents as more feminine, they don’t necessarily identify with being a woman. Here is an example of the gender fluidity dynamic. We are given context of how Hernando could feel a certain way but won't feel the need identify. I believe this is a good way for those to not feel pressured into these norms.

    2. Everyone whom BBC Worklife spoke with for this article described gender fluidity in slightly different ways, but they all landed on roughly the same idea: it indicates that gender “is not a fixed point”, as Powell puts it, but rather flexible and able to shift depending on various factors, both within a person’s internal self as well as their external surroundings.

      The author states, "gender is not a fixed point, as Powell puts it, but rather flexible and able to shift depending on various factors, both within a person’s internal self as well as their external surroundings" (Klein). This quote stood out to me because it summarizes gender fluidity. The quote also establishes that there are many gender fluid minorities may have their own definition. It helps everyone understand the concept better.