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'''Use:''' A variation on Msr. | '''Use:''' A variation on Msr. | ||
=== ''' | === '''Nb''' === | ||
'''How to use:''' | '''How to use:''' Nb. Hammond | ||
'''Pronunciation: "'''En | '''Pronunciation: "'''En-bee" Just say the letters 'N' and 'B' | ||
'''Meaning:''' This title stands for non-binary. | '''Meaning:''' This title stands for non-binary. | ||
'''History:''' The acronym came before the word " | '''History:''' The acronym came before the word "enby." | ||
'''Rationale:''' There are many reasons a non-binary person may "come out" publicly. Some of us choose to do so in an effort to normalize gender diversity. The word " | '''Rationale:''' There are many reasons a non-binary person may "come out" publicly. Some of us choose to do so in an effort to normalize gender diversity. The word "enby" was coined as a result of the pronunciation of the acronym "NB" for "non-binary," just like "okay" followed "OK." Like many other titles, such as "Mx." or "Ind.," this title serves as a mechanism to educate folks about the existence of a non-binary gender spectrum. It is natural to identify ourselves using the word which was coined for our sake. | ||
'''Example:''' A child says, "Mom, why does my teacher use Nb. Hammond instead of Ms. Hammond?" Parent replies, "Well, your teacher is not a boy or a girl. They are non-binary. So we call them ' | '''Example:''' A child says, "Mom, why does my teacher use Nb. Hammond instead of Ms. Hammond?" Parent replies, "Well, your teacher is not a boy or a girl. They are non-binary. So we call them 'enby' Hammond." | ||
===Pr=== | ===Pr=== | ||