From 56b7b074c769e9905c76cfdde1781372681dbcfc Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: tatianamac Date: Tue, 12 May 2020 23:28:40 -0700 Subject: [PATCH] =?UTF-8?q?=20=E2=9E=95=20Added=20gender=20pronouns?= MIME-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset=UTF-8 Content-Transfer-Encoding: 8bit --- 11ty/definitions/gender-pronouns.md | 16 ++++++++++++++-- 11ty/definitions/pronouns.md | 4 ++++ 2 files changed, 18 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/11ty/definitions/gender-pronouns.md b/11ty/definitions/gender-pronouns.md index 5217c789..a5a94e32 100644 --- a/11ty/definitions/gender-pronouns.md +++ b/11ty/definitions/gender-pronouns.md @@ -1,5 +1,17 @@ --- title: Gender pronouns slug: gender-pronouns -defined: false ---- \ No newline at end of file +defined: true +--- + +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. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/11ty/definitions/pronouns.md b/11ty/definitions/pronouns.md index f20852e9..38922fc5 100644 --- a/11ty/definitions/pronouns.md +++ b/11ty/definitions/pronouns.md @@ -61,3 +61,7 @@ Some ideas of places to put pronouns include: 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) \ No newline at end of file