Misgendering: Difference between revisions

The term '''misgendering''' means referring to somebody as if they had another [[gender identity]]. For example, using ''he/him'' pronouns for a woman who uses she/her pronouns, or other unaccepted pronouns for a [[nonbinary]] person who uses [[Gender inclusive language|inclusive]] or [[Nounself pronouns|nounself]] pronouns. This is one method [[Transphobia|transphobes]] often use to attack [[Transgender|transgender]] and [[Nonbinary|nonbinary]] people.

It is common for someone to assume another person's [[Gender identity|gender identity]] based on [[gender cues]], such as their [[Voice and speech|voice]], hair length or style, and [[clothing]].

A lot of the time, misgendering is an accident.  Most of the time, the best thing to do is gently explain to the person that you use different [[pronouns]], and you would like it if they respected that.  Also, to avoid unintentional misgendering, if you feel comfortable when you meet someone, tell them your preferred pronouns right away, if possible.