Added gender pronouns

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title: Gender pronouns
slug: gender-pronouns
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gender pronouns are often used to mean [pronouns](/definition/pronouns).
## Issue
Not everyone's gender has a relationship to the pronouns they use to identify themselves. Some people are agender or gender non-conforming and still use pronouns.
Reiterating "gender pronouns" enforces the idea that there is necessarily a relationship between the two, and furthermore, it can suggest that if there isn't a relationship between the two, that it is not a valid use of pronouns.
## Impact
By connecting gender and perpetuating unnecessary gender norms and expectations, we are perpetuating violence against gender minoritised people. Using this language perpetuates those systems and language of harm, regardless of our intent.

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By respecting others' pronouns, asking them for consent, and sharing our own pronouns, we can normalise this step in socialisation. Doing so causes us to pause before presuming someone's pronouns. When people presume pronouns, it can lead to misgendering, which causes harm toward people, particularly trans and non-binary folks.
It is particularly important for people whose gender presentation and identity aligns with their pronouns to take this step, as they have the most power to influence society.
## See Also
[gender pronouns](/definitions/gender-pronouns)
[preferred pronouns](/definitions/preferred-pronouns)