Society views gender as the societal expectations (gender roles) put on a person based on the way their body is perceived (either masculine or feminine). Some cultures recognize a third gender identity outside of the binary of feminine or masculine. A person’s gender may fall anywhere along this spectrum or may be completely outside it. Where you situate yourself may change or evolve from day to day or over your lifetime. Gender includes the ways you understand your physical body, the way you experience your inner thoughts, and the ways you express yourself to the outside world. Gender is how we experience ourselves.
Preferred Pronouns
Refers to the pronoun that a person prefers to be associated with. The sharing or display of pronouns as a way to show others that they will respect everyone’s pronouns; in other words, displaying their pronouns is a way to let others know (especially LGBTQ+ folks) that they will create a safe space for any LGBTQ+ folks around them. If you are unclear about a person’s pronouns, ask them and then make a conscious effort to learn and use them. If you want to learn more, check out this website, or try out the Pronoun Dressing Room online.
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