She/her pronouns may also be used bygender nonconforming,nonbinary, orgender expansivepeople.
The user of she/her/hers pronouns generally denotes that someone identifies as female or feminine without using their name.
However, that isn’t always the case, and sometimes people’s pronouns shift.
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For example, a person whose gender identity isfluidmay use she/her pronouns at some times but not others.
The pronouns of she and her are believed to have originated in the 12th century.
Why Are Pronouns Important?
Using incorrect pronouns for a person can feel harmful to them.
Pronoun usage can be especially important for people who are moving through atransitionof their gender.
Multiple studies have shown that correct pronoun usage leads to feelings of one’s gender being affirmed.
This, in turn, leads to an improved sense of well-being.
Who Would Use She/Her Pronouns?
The pronouns she, her, and hers are mostly commonly used by women and girls.
However, anyone may use she/her pronouns if they feel that those pronouns best suit their identity.
What Does It Mean When Someone Puts She/Her in Their Bio?
There are a couple of reasons for this.
First, providing your pronouns publicly takes the guesswork out of someone having to ask you about them.
It provides all the information needed to know how to refer to someone without asking them.
Doing this is considered a smart move for the reason above.
What Are the Four Gender Pronouns?
Some pronouns are gendered, and some are not.
The gendered pronouns are she/her and he/him.
These denote that someone identifies with the feminine or masculine side, at least at that time.
Neopronouns, which include ze/zir and ne/nir, are also not gendered.
The best way to do that is by saying, “What are your pronouns?”
or “What pronouns do you use?”
It’s best to avoid the word “preferred” when asking someone what their pronouns are.
That’s because our identities aren’t choices.
We don’t choose to becisgenderor transgender any more than we choose to be Black or Latinx.
Other times, though, someone’s pronouns may differ from what you’d expect.
If someone has she/her pronouns and you accidentally call them by different pronouns, you should correct your mistake.
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If you have made a mistake about someone’s pronouns:
That’s it!
Nothing more is needed.
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