Non-Binary Gender Expression in Online Interactions

Abstract: Many openly non-binary gender individuals participate in social networks. However, the relationship between gender and online interactions is not well understood, which may result in disparate treatment by LLMs. We investigate individual identity on Twitter, focusing on gender expression as represented by users chosen pronouns. We find that non-binary groups tend to receive less attention in the form of likes and followers. We also find that nonbinary users send and receive tweets with above-average toxicity. The study highlights the importance of considering gender as a spectrum, rather than a binary, in understanding online interactions and expression.