The Language of Inclusion: Pronouns and Other Gendered Words | Office of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

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June 21, 2023
3:00PM - 4:30PM
Virtual

Date Range
2023-06-21 15:00:00 2023-06-21 16:30:00 The Language of Inclusion: Pronouns and Other Gendered Words | Office of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Pronouns are tools for effective and efficient communication, and their intentional or unintentional misuse can cause confusion and harm. Using gender-affirming pronouns and avoiding unnecessary use of other gendered words is essential to creating spaces that are safe, inviting, and inclusive of people of all genders. This 90-minute workshop will address why pronouns matter, the history of singular they/them, neo-pronouns such as ze/zir, and alternatives to other gendered language. Register here Virtual America/New_York public

Pronouns are tools for effective and efficient communication, and their intentional or unintentional misuse can cause confusion and harm. Using gender-affirming pronouns and avoiding unnecessary use of other gendered words is essential to creating spaces that are safe, inviting, and inclusive of people of all genders. This 90-minute workshop will address why pronouns matter, the history of singular they/them, neo-pronouns such as ze/zir, and alternatives to other gendered language.

Register here