You know the person you’re interacting with on Twitter is woke when they include their preferred pronouns in their Twitter bio, and it’s not just trans people — it’s allies too who tack on the pronouns they prefer.
The ACLU is one of those allies, and on Wednesday it celebrated something we had no idea existed: the first-ever International Pronouns Day.
Today is International Pronouns Day! International Pronouns Day acknowledges that referring to people by the pronouns they determine for themselves is basic human dignity. We'd love to hear what you're doing to celebrate! https://t.co/DESF619mXy #pronounsday pic.twitter.com/QMQ4R4iWmO
— International Pronouns Day (@PronounsDay) October 17, 2018
Today is the first-ever International #PronounsDay and our staff are celebrating.
Using language that empowers everyone is a critical step towards trans and nonbinary people being able to live authentically and participate fully and in all aspects of our society.
— ACLU (@ACLU) October 17, 2018
ACLU staffers recognized the day by posing with printouts of their preferred pronouns.
We try our best to live our values. Asking individuals what pronouns they use for themselves ensures we have the language we need to be affirming to everyone present, are not making assumptions about someone's gender, and respect the diversity of gender identities. #PronounsDay pic.twitter.com/F9qS1svuI5
— ACLU (@ACLU) October 17, 2018
Nice work getting the all-gender restroom in the frame.
No matter your pronouns, you have the right to show up in your life as your whole self every day. We've got your back. #PronounsDay pic.twitter.com/PfSzvXylEl
— ACLU (@ACLU) October 17, 2018
Sharing pronouns is not a burden that should be isolated to trans and nonbinary people — we should ALL work to stop making assumptions about someone's gender and create spaces that are affirming to everyone. #PronounsDay pic.twitter.com/n9RnNWl3JU
— ACLU (@ACLU) October 17, 2018
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— ACLU (@ACLU) October 17, 2018
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— ACLU (@ACLU) October 17, 2018
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— ACLU (@ACLU) October 17, 2018
We will never stop fighting to ensure that trans and nonbinary people are seen and respected everywhere — in courts, Congress, in the streets, and in the language we use every day. #PronounsDay pic.twitter.com/0wC1pZEczk
— ACLU (@ACLU) October 17, 2018
So … does everyone have to carry around a sign so we don’t unintentionally misgender them?
And we have to confess: calling a person “they” is going to take some effort. Fortunately, the super-woke Dictionary.com pitched in:
Ahem. It's #PronounsDay. Here's what the grammar gods have to say about they. https://t.co/nQcNSg5BCg
— Dictionary.com (@Dictionarycom) October 17, 2018
Tons of civil rights organizations are “celebrating,” so we have to give a shout-out to the Human Rights Campaign for its effort:
"For many people the affirming moment when someone uses your correct name and pronoun… can be a transforming moment of support and affirmation."
Read about how today became the first International #PronounsDay. https://t.co/cVvRqd58TM
— Human Rights Campaign (@HRC) October 17, 2018
1/ Happy International Pronouns Day!
She/Her/Hers.
He/Him/His.
They/Them/Theirs.
Calling people by the correct pronouns matters. #pronounsday pic.twitter.com/VwdkqjLtLC
— Human Rights Campaign (@HRC) October 17, 2018
2/ Some simple steps to honor people's pronouns in the workplace:
✔️Ask about pronouns before assuming
✔️Take care to use a person’s correct pronouns
✔️Remove gendered signs from single-use restrooms
✔️Provide gender-inclusive options on hiring forms #pronounsday— Human Rights Campaign (@HRC) October 17, 2018
3/ At schools:
➡️Honor the names and pronouns that a student uses.
➡️Create a gender-inclusive dress code.@HRC Foundation’s Welcoming Schools has tips for educators & administrators on how to make classrooms more inclusive of all identities. #pronounsday https://t.co/Tqkixqz8p2— Human Rights Campaign (@HRC) October 17, 2018
And since no one brought it up above, don’t forget about xe/xem/xyr. For real.
Happy International Pronouns Day, Twitchy readers! Sorry we didn’t get they anything.
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New rules: Say ‘pregnant people,’ not pregnant women — and also spell women ‘womxn’ https://t.co/R9HNOJ7N1f
— Twitchy Team (@TwitchyTeam) October 11, 2018
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