The world is moving forward, and we all have our different pronouns that we A “gender pronoun” or personal gender pronouns refer to the set of pronouns that individual wants others to use in order to reflect that person’s gender identity. It’s imperative to use the correct pronouns when referring to someone because it honours…
The world is moving forward, and we all have our different pronouns that we A “gender pronoun” or personal gender pronouns refer to the set of pronouns that individual want others to use in order to reflect that person’s gender identity.
It’s imperative to use the correct pronouns when referring to someone because it honours their gender identity and is a sign of mutual respect.
Here’s more on gender pronouns:
What are gender pronouns?
Gender pronouns are a crucial part of how people communicate. They take the place of nouns such as names.
Examples of gender pronouns:
Gender pronouns look like and are not limited to he/him/his (masculine pronouns); she/her/hers (feminine pronouns); they/them/theirs (neutral pronouns).
Respecting people’s pronouns
You can’t always know what someone’s pronouns are by looking at them. Asking and correctly using someone’s preferred pronoun is one of the most basic ways to show your respect for their identity.
How to be supportive
Accommodating LGBTQIA+ people’s names and pronouns are no different from respecting someone who wants to be a called by a specific name. When meeting new people try using inclusive language into your regular conversations by using gender neutral terms such as ‘partner’ and ‘they/them’.
Be mindful of any unintentional/offensive language you may use.
What if you make a mistake?
It’s okay! Understanding gender pronouns in the LGBTQIA+ community can take some time getting used to. Everyone slips up from time to time. The best thing to do if you use the wrong pronoun for someone, is to correct yourself and apologize.
