Taking Action to Respect Personal Pronouns

Wednesday, Oct. 17 is the first International Pronouns Day, which seeks to make asking, sharing, and respecting personal pronouns commonplace.  Why is this important?  We often make assumptions about people’s gender identities and the pronouns they use, but these assumptions aren’t always correct. Using the wrong pronouns for someone can unintentionally communicate that their identity is not respected, or that who they are is not valid or possible. To be respectful of the diverse gender identities of our students and colleagues, it is important to invest in getting people’s pronouns right. 

Visit LGBTQ+ Western’s new web page about Understanding and Respecting Personal Pronouns to learn ways you can take action.  Download the handout “Taking Action to Respect Personal Pronouns” and discuss it with your department, class, club, team, or social group.

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