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In this guide, we explain everything you’ve wanted to know about gender-neutral pronouns and gender pronouns as a whole, as well as provide a list of pronouns used today.
How do I make sure I use the right pronouns for someone? And what if I mess up? Language can change quickly. Here's a guide to talking gender in its beautiful complexity.
Common pronouns include she/her/hers, he/him/his, and they/them/theirs. There are other nonbinary pronouns. It is important to ask people what their pronouns are. If you have questions, politely ask the person if they feel comfortable giving examples of how to use those pronouns.
From understanding how to use gender-neutral pronouns to knowing how to use the singular “they,” there are a number of ways cis people can show up for the trans people in their life simply by referring to us correctly. Read on to find a number of comprehensive guides to all things pronouns.
Some people don’t feel like traditional gender pronouns (she/her, he/him) fit their gender identities. Transgender, genderqueer, and other gender-variant people may choose different pronouns for themselves. The following guide is a starting point for using pronouns respectfully.
Pronouns have evolved to represent people’s identities beyond the gender binary of masculine (he/him) and feminine (she/her). The most well-known of these more inclusive, nonbinary pronouns is the singular they/them; there are many others in use.
The most common gender pronouns are: he/him/his, she/her/hers, and they/them/their. The following chart details some typical gender pronouns, though others exist as well. Trans-feminine and female-presenting patients will typically use female pronouns. The same is true for trans-masculine and male-presenting patients with male pronouns.
As the discussion around pronoun preference has evolved, an increasing number of people are choosing to use unique words as pronouns, including gender-inclusive pronouns used by people who identify as gender-fluid, gender-neutral, or non-binary. The LGBT Life Center identifies three sets of commonly used gender-inclusive pronouns:
These are the words used to refer to someone other than yourself or the person you’re speaking to. In English, these pronouns are gendered. People often assume they know what someone’s pronouns will be based on their name, the way they dress, or the way they look.
There are many variants of gender inclusive pronouns that are commonly used among agender, gender queer, intersex, nonbinary, and trans people. Many of these pronouns may be words you have not seen or used before.