Exploring Nonbinary Masculinity: Alyza Enriquez's Vision for Transmasculine Identities

For nonbinary filmmaker and storyteller Alyza Enriquez, navigating gender transition isn't a simple journey. They're on a quest that challenges typical gender norms, moving past binary expression and embracing a personal story full with depth. By choosing a unique path like microdosing testosterone, Enriquez crafts an individualized expression that showcases their authentic nonbinary identity, allowing them a personal take on masculinity that breaks away from tradition.

Back in 2019, Enriquez penned a groundbreaking piece sharing their perspective, which critiques how mainstream transition narratives often fixate on "passing" as distinctly male or female. What's Enriquez's take? It's about finding that "soft, forgiving space" where all parts can thrive—where gentleness meets courage, and power balances with subtlety.

Challenging norms around masculinity

But Enriquez's work isn't just about personal exploration—it taps right in with wider discussions on masculinity and gender identity. One viral article about microdosing testosterone got people talking, particularly those assigned female at birth and thinking about new ways they might express gender. This buzz? It sparked Enriquez's idea—how about a documentary capturing these stories?

Enter their documentary, called *Neither/Both*, co-directed with producer Regina Dolza. Its mission? To spotlight diverse journeys within transmasculine nonbinary experiences. Inspired by trailblazers like Laverne Cox and Elliot Page, Enriquez wants these voices out there, reflecting people on their unique paths.

Seeing masculinity in a fresh light

Enriquez has a keen interest in how transmasculine nonbinary folks relate with masculinity, especially in a culture that can be steeped in toxic masculinity. They're wary about stereotypes pushed by figures like Andrew Tate, emphasizing a need instead, how about redefining masculinity with kindness and inclusivity, drawing from personal connections?

"It's easy," Enriquez explains, "for transmasculine individuals, like anyone else, there are pressures around not expressing emotions." It boils down, they say, it's about establishing spaces where these folks can openly tackle these challenges and shape masculinity on their terms.

Cultivation inclusive dialogue

With *Neither/Both*, Enriquez's aim? Delving deep, they want in on transmasculine stories and unpack connections with cisgender men. With interviews spanning across experiences, their documentary's goal becomes bridging divides, bringing more understanding across different concepts around masculinity.

To Enriquez, these conversations? They're a must. Breaking down walls here has them dreaming, an inclusive space where transmasculine nonbinary people can express themselves freely. By putting diverse stories out there, Enriquez hopes people will start seeing gender beyond tight binary lines.

In essence, Enriquez's work? It goes beyond personal expression. It's about paving a path where future generations can explore freely in a growingly accepting, diverse expression-friendly globe. And through storytelling and documentary art, Enriquez has eyes set on building bridges, crafting a new, inclusive, tender masculinity narrative, echoing human experience's depth.

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