All of us use pronouns everyday! Some examples of pronouns are He/Him, She/Her, or They/Them. We, as well as the people around us, use pronouns to refer to ourselves and each other in conversation. Most of us will have pronouns that we like to be referred to by and sometimes they correspond to the gender assigned at birth, but they don’t always have to! Sometimes people prefer different pronouns for a variety of reasons. Whatever the reasons are though, it is important to help each other feel comfortable and respected by referring to people as they’d like to be.
Gender Writing Prompt #1
The easiest way to find out how someone likes to be referred to is to ask them. Consider what pronouns you prefer and check with those close to you how they like to be referred to. What are some ways that we can be sure to check in with people on their preferred pronouns? After what we’ve read and learned, why are preferred pronouns important? Share your experiences and thoughts on these questions in 1-2 paragraphs.
Download Gender Writing Prompt #1: Preferred Pronouns (English) here.