There is a LOT of resistance to using gender-neutral pronouns. What is the opposition to gender-neutral pronouns all about? They may have been assigned female or male but may not identify with that label. Often these folks identify themselves as transgender. Some people don’t always identify with the sex they were assigned at birth, or the gender pronouns others use to describe them. And gender’s not something anyone can ascribe to you– it’s each person’s internal sense of how they personally identify. That means it’s not carved in stone and can change – and it can also be a spectrum. Biology and culture BOTH influence our identity, which can be fluid. According to scientists, gender isn’t a rigid he/she binary rooted in the sex a person was assigned at birth. The big thing personal pronouns often signal is someone’s gender identity. When it comes to pronouns to identify a person, we get into identity and that’s where things get complex – and, often political. How do pronouns relate to gender identity? The most commonly used these days are he/him, she/her, or gender-neutral pronouns such as they/them. Gender pronouns are the terms people choose to refer to themselves that reflect their gender identity. They are these little words we use to replace the words for people’s names, places, or things. What are pronouns in the English language? TEACHERS: Guide your students to practice civil discourse about current topics and get practice writing CER (claim, evidence, reasoning) responses. selfsea is for young people aged 13-18 designed as a safe space to discuss and share knowledge on identity, mental health, and sexual health. They recently launched selfsea, a peer-to-peer platform with free resources, support, and stories from young people who’ve been there. This video was co-produced with Peer Health Exchange, a non-profit whose mission is to empower young people with the knowledge, skills, and resources to make healthy decisions. Myles explores the history of gender pronouns and asks: why do they matter? Pronouns are small but controversial words, especially regarding gender identity.
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