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When a person uses they/them as their pronouns, they don’t refer to themself using gendered words like he/him or she/her. People of any gender identity may use they/them, and it’s important that you respect a person’s pronouns no matter how they refer to themself. If you’re not sure how to refer to a person as they/them or you want to ensure you use the correct pronouns for someone, we’ll walk you through it. Keep reading to learn what they/them pronouns mean and how you can start using them correctly and confidently.
Things You Should Know
- They/them/theirs pronouns typically refer to a singular person who doesn’t use gendered pronouns like she/her/hers or he/him/his for themself.
- Anyone may use they/them pronouns, regardless of appearance or gender identity. Ask the person for their pronouns so you know how to correctly address them.
- Quickly correct yourself if you accidentally use the wrong pronouns when you’re talking to someone.
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- For more resources and information about gender identity and sexual orientation, visit GLAAD, The Trevor Project, or the Human Rights Campaign.Thanks
References
- ↑ https://www.broads-authority.gov.uk/about-us/gender-pronouns
- ↑ https://www.colorado.edu/cisc/pride-office/lgbtq-resources/pronouns
- ↑ https://newscenter.sdsu.edu/sdsu_newscenter/news_story.aspx?sid=77823
- ↑ https://www.hhs.nd.gov/sites/www/files/documents/DOH%20Legacy/Pronouns.pdf
- ↑ https://www.diversitycenterneo.org/about-us/pronouns/
- ↑ https://www.colorado.edu/cisc/pride-office/lgbtq-resources/pronouns
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