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What are the more commonly
used pronouns?

Him/His, She/Her, They/Them, or
their name if you’re not sure.




Okay, but why do pronouns
matter so much?

Pronouns reflect a person’s gender. We know the typical he/him and she/her. But for many in the LGBTQIA+ community, the typical pronouns don’t align with their gender identity. This can result in discomfort and even a sense of alienation.

Using someone’s pronouns and tweaking our everyday language to include gender neutral pronouns like they/them can make a difference.

Always ask someone their pronouns and use them to make everyone feel included.

Is it grammatically incorrect to refer to a single person by they/them?

Nope. According to the Oxford Dictionary ‘they’ has been used as a single pronoun for as long as the year 1375. It may just seem off because one may not be used to it.

In case you use the wrong pronoun, what should you do?

It’s okay to make an honest mistake. The first step is to apologise, then use the correct pronoun and move on. Don’t go over the top with the apology. Keep it simple and heartfelt. And do it in public or in person depending on the situation.

Is just using the right pronoun supportive enough?

Using the right pronoun is the first step in supporting the LGBTQIA+ community. While it goes a long way in making the community feel included, there is a lot more that can be done.

Is it grammatically incorrect to refer to a single person by they/them?

Nope. According to the Oxford Dictionary ‘they’ has been used as a single pronoun for as long as the year 1375. It may just seem off because one may not be used to it.

In case you use the wrong pronoun, what should you do?

It’s okay to make an honest mistake. The first step is to apologise, then use the correct pronoun and move on. Don’t go over the top with the apology. Keep it simple and heartfelt. And do it in public or in person depending on the situation.

Is just using the right pronoun supportive enough?

Using the right pronoun is the first step in supporting the LGBTQIA+ community. While it goes a long way in making the community feel included, there is a lot more that can be done.