Gender Pronouns

The pronoun or set of pronouns a person uses to refer to themselves when they are not being addressed by name (e.g., she/her/hers; he/him/his; and they/them/theirs).

The following discussion is orientated in gender pronouns, their use, and acts of respect.

The articles that each person chooses to be referred to. In Greek, it is more difficult to explain, but…well…
Linguistically, it is not difficult nevertheless.
Linguistically, it’s not difficult. In Greek, it is clear.
As long as something very important is done. The detachment from the object.
Exactly. Because there’s John, who uses the pronouns he/his and feels good about it.
I am a cisgender person, and my biological and social gender agree.
Exactly! And then there’s Joe. I am not an object! In English, I use they/them, my articles are neutral, and my biological and social gender are in disagreement.
And it’s ok!
Pronouns are how you address a person and how you address them, how you address them. As long as we get away from the notion of “Oh, neutral is only for things, I can’t…”. Leave us!
I’d like you to explain – because this part is a bit fuzzy for me too – the pronouns that can be of the type they/he or she/him. That is, where there are adjectives.
In these cases, I think the best way is to talk to the person and ask if there is a preference for pronouns – this happens, too. He may tell you that he’s fine with it. Then, you make sure your speech has both. It’s not so much of an issue anymore.
We subscribe to a logic of fluidity, where it is not necessary to define ourselves by just one thing.
Also, we need to learn not to be afraid to ask questions. Whether you embarrass it by asking comes second.
And it depends on your word and intent.
The best thing to do when you meet a person who is queer and not cisgender is to ask. And no one will be offended by you asking.

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