

It is important to point out that gender representations are societal constructs, meaning they are what we as a society deem to be true. Being gender fluid has nothing to do with a person’s anatomy, nor their sexual orientation. A person who is gender fluid may always feel like a mix of the two traditional genders, but may feel more masculine some days, and more feminine other days. Gender fluidity is best described as a dynamic mix of manly and womanly attributes and representations. Although she openly self identifies as a lesbian, she feels very passionately about living a non-conforming life outside of finery restraints. What is notable about the newcomer is she identifies as gender fluid. Her character will allegedly create some strife between main characters Piper (Taylor Schilling) and Alex (Laura Prepon) according to Elle magazine.Ī relative newcomer to the U.S., Rose has been making waves online ever since the casting news broke. The 28-year-old Australian model and DJ will undoubtedly bring a new level of sass and sarcasm with her role, while hopefully shaking things up for the OITNB ladies. Ruby Rose will be joining the crime-comedy-drama series as Stella Carlin. The newest addition to the fictional Litchfield Federal Correctional Institution in the upcoming third season will help to continue the dialogue about a new variation of individuality.

Since its’ premiere in July 2013, the popular Netflix original show, Orange is the New Black, has opened up the door for more diverse identities to be presented in the mainstream.
