Words are rigid boundaries which often struggle to contain the complexity, fluidity, and gradient nature of our world. When we use words to define others we place a boundary around them — we force an identity onto them — and say “This is who you are.” I believe it is deeply wrong for anyone to impose on or force someone else. Intelligent, conscious beings are unique individuals — no two of whom are exactly alike. It is wrong to assume that what works for one individual will also work for anot...