“Using people’s gender identity and pronouns is so important. If i didn’t have people around me who used my pronouns, I would be in a deeper, darker depression than ever because a lot of my family don’t use my pronouns (some maliciously, some because they don’t think about it) and every time they refer to me incorrectly I get a pang that makes me want to vomit and cry.“
– Anonymous
Youth Voices
Glossary Term
Misgender, Deadname
[ˌmisˈjendər / ded nām]
- (Gender Expression)
- (Gender Identity)
Verb.
To refer to someone using a word, pronoun, or name that does not correctly reflect their gender identity. This is offensive and harmful. To accidentally misgender or deadname someone can be understandable, but should be corrected quickly and can be avoided with practice.