PRONOUNS
DIRECTORY
Pronouns are very close to a person's identity. Please be conscious of not coming across as playful or unserious about them.
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With the correct usage of pronouns, you will be respecting a person's right to self-determination, thereby making them feel comfortable and socially-included.
Ask. Don't Presume.
Pronouns: A How to Guide
(The 'numbers' in the sentences below are illustrative of the specific pronouns of numbered columns above in the table)
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SUBJECT- 1___ laughed at the notion of a gender binary
OBJECT- They tried to convince 2___ that sexuality does not exist.
POSSESSIVE- 3 ___favourite month is June, the Pride month.
POSSESSIVE PRONOUN- That pride flag is 4___
REFLEXIVE- 1___ is proud of 5___
A person can choose to identify with whatever pronouns that particular individual finds desirable for self-identification.
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Unbeknownst to many, pronouns are completely detached from the ascribed gender at birth and solely depend on an individual's discretion.
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E.g. A man referred to as 'he/him/his' since birth can prefer being referred to as 'she/her' or 'fae/faer' etc. upon finding it more desirable.