Why list your "pronouns"?
Pronouns
Have you been wondering why people are listing their "pronouns" in their email signatures? Or maybe you are wondering why I put it on my website?
Listing pronouns is a way of telling people how you like other people to refer to you. Listing pronouns is also an act of inclusivity to welcome people of all gender identities and to open these communication channels so that we know how to address each other with sensitivity and respect.
I am writing about this because I care about diversity, inclusivity, and equality. I am not an expert on this particular topic but there is a lot of information on the internet that can help us to learn more and create a positive, open space for discussion.
Check out these links:
https://diversity.cornell.edu/our-community/staff-resources/lgbtq-staff-faculty/gender-inclusive-pronouns
https://myusf.usfca.edu/caps/supporting-gender-identity
https://transequality.org/issues/resources/understanding-non-binary-people-how-to-be-respectful-and-supportive
https://www.rutgers.international/what-we-do/sexual-and-gender-diversity
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