gender-neutral pronouns
Non-binary grammatical references
Gender-neutral pronouns are pronouns that don't specify masculine or feminine gender.
The singular *they* is the most established: Ask the customer what they want.
Newer coinages like *ze/zir* and *xe/xem* see limited use.
Some people request specific gender-neutral pronouns as a matter of personal identity.
The topic generates controversy, with disputes over grammar, politics, and respect.
- theyNot we, but
- themThird-person plural object
- zeNeologistic third-person pronoun
- neopronounsNewly created personal pronouns
- nonbinaryOutside male-female categories
genderqueer · singular · inclusive · identity · respect · misgendering · deadnaming · coming out · coming out story · transition · trans rights · queer · LGBTQ · affirming · preferred · ask · introduce · correct
gender-neutral pronounsgendered language
Words encoding masculine/feminine distinctions
gender, genders, gendered, gendering, neuter, neutral, neutrals, neutrally, neutrality