Can someone use all pronouns?

Pronouns commonly have a gendered association, however, anyone of any gender can use any pronouns that fit for them. Everyone has pronouns, not just transgender, nonbinary, or intersex people. Keep in mind that some people may use more than one set of pronouns to refer to themselves (e.g., ‘she/her’ and ‘they/them’).

What is it called when you go by all genders?

Pansexual: Refers to a person whose emotional, romantic, and/or physical attraction is to people of all genders and biological sexes. People who are pansexual need not have had any sexual experience; it is the attraction and self-identification that determines the orientation.

What pronoun should I use if I don’t know the gender?

they/them pronouns
It is normal in the English language to use they/them pronouns when we don’t know the gender of the person to which we’re referring, or if we want our sentence to be applicable to all genders.

Is it OK to use the pronouns “he” and “she”?

Be mindful that the pronouns “he” and “she” come with a set of expectations and gender norms about how people express their identity. For many, these terms are limiting and confining so gender-neutral options are preferable. If you use the wrong pronoun or name, people may not correct you because they may feel awkward, uncomfortable or unsafe.

Why is it important to know the pronouns people use?

Because some people identify themselves outside the gender binary (gender binary is the idea that gender consists of two distinct, opposite and disconnected categories—male and female), it is important to make sure you know the specific pronouns people use, whether they use female, male or gender-neutral pronouns.

Can you make assumptions about what pronouns someone uses?

You can’t make assumptions about what pronouns someone uses based on your perceptions of their appearance or gender expression. The only assumption you can make, is that you don’t know what pronouns someone uses without them explicitly telling you. People may have pronouns they use in different spaces.

What are some examples of pronouns that are masculine and feminine?

She/her/hers and he/him/his are a few commonly used pronouns. Some people call these “female/feminine” and “male/masculine” pronouns, but many avoid these labels because not everyone who uses he feels like a “male” or “masculine.”