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What Are Pronouns? Why Do They Matter? — Pronouns.org Resources on Personal Pronouns

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In English, whether we realize it or not, people frequently refer to us using pronouns when speaking about us. Often, when speaking of a singular human in the third person, these pronouns have a gender implied -- such as “he” to refer to a man/boy or “she” to refer to a woman/girl. These associations are not always accurate or helpful. Often, people make assumptions about the gender of another person based on the person’s appearance or name. These assumptions aren’t always correct, and the act of making an assumption (even if correct) sends a potentially harmful message -- that people have to look a certain way to demonstrate the gender that they are or are not. Using someone’s correct personal pronouns is a way to respect them and create an inclusive environment, just as using a person’s name can be a way to respect them. Just as it can be offensive or even harassing to make up a nickname for someone and call them that nickname against their will, it can be offensive or harassing to g

What Are Pronouns? Why Do They Matter? - Pronouns.org Resources on Personal Pronouns What and Why Photo Credit : Disabled And Here. https://affecttheverb.com/disabledandhere Photo taken by Chona Kasinger. “Three Black and disabled folx (one non-binary person in a power wheelchair, one woman leaning against a wall, and one non-binary person standing with a cane) engaged in conversation. All three are outdoors and in front of a building with two large windows.” N.B. Some people describe themselves using identity-first language and others use person-first language. This caption is a quotation fro

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