Gender identity in the clans is simultaneously very complicated and exceedingly straight forward. Desired pronouns are Honored, as is desired gender-word usage.
The ease of such acceptance is rooted in the cultural lack of gender rolls, with the only gendered tasks being
pregnancy and nursing. Even kitten care may be handed off to a tom (who would take the rank of Queen while managing the Supervision of a Litter) if the mother (Here synonymous with “birthing parent”) wishes to step away from the nursery and back into their warrior role prior to the apprenticeship of the litter.
This lack of gendered roles beyond those imposed by biology means that the label application is free and loose, an expression of personal Identity in a society with limited opportunity for such Individuality.
Originally drafted 20 October 2025 by Kitsufox