1/ Happy International Pronouns Day!
She/Her/Hers.
He/Him/His.
They/Them/Theirs.
Calling people by the correct pronouns matters. #pronounsdaypic.twitter.com/VwdkqjLtLC
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2/ Some simple steps to honor people's pronouns in the workplace:
Ask about pronouns before assuming
Take care to use a person’s correct pronouns
Remove gendered signs from single-use restrooms
Provide gender-inclusive options on hiring forms
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3/ At schools:
Honor the names and pronouns that a student uses.
Create a gender-inclusive dress code.
@HRC Foundation’s Welcoming Schools has tips for educators & administrators on how to make classrooms more inclusive of all identities.#pronounsdayhttp://www.welcomingschools.org/pages/gender-and-children-a-place-to-begin/ …Show this thread -
4/ Using the correct pronouns makes a huge difference.
@HRC's 2018#LGBTQ Youth Report revealed that a majority of transgender youth don’t feel safe using the bathroom at school & are often not called by their chosen names or correct pronouns.#pronounsdayhttps://www.hrc.org/blog/study-confirms-importance-of-safety-and-support-for-trans-non-binary-colleg …Show this thread -
5/ “When parents & teachers embrace trans & non-binary kids, it actually IMPROVES their lives.” Read from members of
@HRC’s Parents for Trans Equality Council about how to support their children, including why using the right pronoun matters.#pronounsdayhttps://www.hrc.org/blog/hrcs-parents-for-trans-equality-council-on-how-schools-can-welcome-all-stud …Show this thread -
6/ Bottom line: 𝐆𝐞𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐫 𝐢𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐭𝐲 & 𝐞𝐱𝐩𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐜𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐥 𝐭𝐨 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐰𝐚𝐲 𝐰𝐞 𝐬𝐞𝐞 𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐬𝐞𝐥𝐯𝐞𝐬 & 𝐞𝐧𝐠𝐚𝐠𝐞 𝐢𝐧 𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐬𝐮𝐫𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐬. Using correct pronouns is one easy way you can support
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#PronounsDay and everyday, commit to making the world more inclusive for LGBTQ people & others by using the right pronouns. Check out@HRC’s "My Pronouns Are” pins. http://hrc.im/Pronouns pic.twitter.com/abCx9310gmShow this thread
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How ignorant and dismissive of you
Try understanding, support and empathy, it will make you a better human.
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If you ask what pronouns to use, you risk potentially embarrassing the addressee. If the addressee wants to be referred to by a specific pn then they should tell you. Omitting the pn & using their name works best.
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what's a single -use restroom? Am I onyl allowed to go once?
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I'm guessing one toilet room not stalls.
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