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Gender Identity, Chosen Name, and Pronouns
Gender identity, chosen names, and pronouns are forms of self-determination, self-expression, and self-affirmation for the LGBTQIA+ community. This page provides an overview of each, how to help the community, and how to recognize your pronouns in University-owned products.
Gender Identity
What is Gender Identity?
One's innermost concept of self as male, female, a mix of both or neither – how individuals perceive themselves and what they call themselves. One's gender identity can be the alike or different from their sex assigned at birth. A person expresses their gender identity through conduct, clothing, haircut or voice, and which may or may not conform to socially defined behaviors and characteristics typically associated with entity either masculine or feminine.
A person that identifies as masculine or feminine is considered binary. A person that identifies themselves as a blend of both or not of either is established as non-binary.
Using Gender-Neutral Language in Groups
When addressing groups of people or p
Pronouns & Inclusive Language
Below is a brief overview of pronouns and inclusive language. This is by no means an exhaustive guide to treating transgender people equitably.
What are pronouns?
Pronouns are linguistic tools that we use to cite to people (, she/her/hers, he/him/his). We believe that it is important to give people the opportunity to state the pronoun that is correct to use when referring to them.
Pronouns are integral to who we are, and we share pronouns because we want to shun assuming someone's pronouns based on factors like appearance. By sharing our own pronouns routinely, we encourage others to do the similar and demonstrate that we understand the importance of sharing pronouns. Using someone’s amend pronouns is an significant way of affirming someone’s identity and is a fundamental step in existence an ally.
Common pronouns comprise she/her/hers, he/him/his, and they/them/theirs. There are other nonbinary pronouns. It is essential to ask people what their pronouns are. If you have questions, politely ask the person if they feel comfortable givin
Pronouns Matter: Building LGBTQIA+ Inclusion in STEM
The science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) disciplines comprise diverse communities from various areas of expertise and a broad array of demographic groups. This myriad of diversity is what makes STEM exciting and robust, and it drives discovery and innovation. As the society continues to expand and evolve, it is necessary to continue to intensify inclusive practices and language to ensure everyone feels welcomed and included.
Across the lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans person, queer, intersex and asexual (LGBTQIA+) community, understanding and honoring pronouns is key to ensuring inclusion. As colleagues and members of a shared human trial, it is essential to understand the importance of respecting pronouns. This easy, yet impactful act of respect is a foundational way to support individuals in expressing their factual selves and creating inclusive environments.
What Are Pronouns?
Pronouns are the words individuals operate to refer to themselves and others in place of names to elude repetition. It is necessary t
Pronouns
Pronouns
You may have noticed that some people on campus share their pronouns when they introduce themselves or include their pronouns with their name in an email or on their name tag? This is happening to produce our campus more inclusive of everyone from all genders. One way you can do this is to share your pronouns. Like names, pronouns are an important part of how we identify that deserves to be respected. And we recognize that assuming someone’s gender can be hurtful, especially to members of our community who are trans person, genderqueer, or gender expansive.
If this is new to you, don’t worry. As a community, we are all learning together about the importance of pronouns and being better allies to the trans communities on campus. We hope that you’ll join us in striving for inclusion and respect—because at Binghamton University, we welcome all. Including pronouns is a first step toward respecting people's gender identity and organism a welcoming place for all.
Here’s a guide on what pronouns are, why they matter, and how to use new ones and support your trans frien