Pronouns

Pronouns — words like she, him, and they — are used in place of a person’s name when speaking about them. By introducing yourself with your pronouns, you show that you don’t assume the pronouns of the people around you, which may be different than you think. That’s what the importance of an awareness of pronouns is all about. We can’t know someone’s pronouns for sure unless we ask, and declaring our own during introductions is a great way to start the conversation. We don't present any of the resources below as perfect or beyond critique, but hope that you might find them to be useful tools. Learn more about pronouns at mypronouns.org.