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Since pronouns are commonly gendered, the pronouns one uses are often used as a way to identity the gender of a person. Because of this, using the wrong pronouns, intentionally or accidentally, is one of the most common forms of misgendering. [[Transgender]] people often change pronouns along with names as part of their transition. |
Since pronouns are commonly gendered, the pronouns one uses are often used as a way to identity the gender of a person. Because of this, using the wrong pronouns, intentionally or accidentally, is one of the most common forms of misgendering. [[Transgender]] people often change pronouns along with names as part of their transition. |
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Despite this, not all people go by pronouns that align with their gender. Pronouns are a form of [[Gender Presentation|gender expression]] and are related to one gender in the same way clothing, hair, and other physical characteristics are related to one's gender. Pronouns may show a relation to one's gender but do not have to correspond to one's gender. Some people are [[Pronoun Non-Conforming|pronoun non-conforming]] as a form of [[Gender Non-Conforming|gender non-conformity]]. |
Despite this, not all people go by pronouns that align with their gender. Pronouns are a form of [[Gender Presentation|gender expression]] and are related to one gender in the same way clothing, hair, and other physical characteristics are related to one's gender. Pronouns may show a relation to one's gender, and comfort or discomfort with a given pronoun set may be an indication of one's gender, but pronouns do not have to correspond to one's gender. Some people are [[Pronoun Non-Conforming|pronoun non-conforming]] as a form of [[Gender Non-Conforming|gender non-conformity]]. People of any gender can use any pronouns. |
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Some people may be comfortable going by multiple pronoun sets ([[Multipronouns|multipronoun]]), while some people might not use any pronouns at all ([[nullpronoun]]). Some English speakers choose to go by pronouns that are not found in standard English, known as [[neopronouns]], with includes [[Nounself Pronouns|nounself pronouns]] and [[Emojiself Pronouns|emojiself pronouns]]. |
Some people may be comfortable going by multiple pronoun sets ([[Multipronouns|multipronoun]]), while some people might not use any pronouns at all ([[nullpronoun]]). Some English speakers choose to go by pronouns that are not found in standard English, known as [[neopronouns]], with includes [[Nounself Pronouns|nounself pronouns]] and [[Emojiself Pronouns|emojiself pronouns]]. |
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