![]() ![]() You may see or hear people say ‘preferred pronouns’, but we recommend not using the term ‘preferred.’ Gender isn’t a preference - it’s just who we are! Pronouns reflect our identity to the world and thus they aren’t a preference they just are. Additionally, understanding that a pronoun doesn’t tell you everything about someone’s gender is an important way to show that you understand that gender identity is complex, and everyone’s gender identity and expression is a little different. Using the correct pronoun for someone is a crucial way to show that you recognize, acknowledge, and accept their gender. It is one of many experiences which can make them feel rejected and dysphoric in their gender. ![]() Many people whose identities do not fit the binary or whose gender doesn’t align with their sex assigned at birth face being called by the wrong pronoun on a day-to-day basis. At the least it would feel and sound strange at worst it could be humiliating and hurtful. But imagine if someone always used the wrong pronoun for you - even after you corrected them. This means that for most cis men, ‘he/him’ feels and sounds right, and for cis women ‘she/her’ feels and sounds right. Many cisgender (cis) people (people whose gender identity aligns with their sex assigned at birth) have never had to think about their pronouns - they can take them for granted, because their pronouns have always aligned with their gender identity. ![]() ![]() To start, you may wonder why everyone makes such a big deal about pronouns. ![]()
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