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New! You can now add your pronouns to your barre3 online account
We’re working every day to create a more inclusive community at barre3, and we’re excited to share our latest update: You can now add your pronouns to your barre3 online profile.
Here’s how to add your pronouns to your barre3 online profile:
- Log in and go to your account settings.
- Select “Edit” in the top right corner.
- In the “Pronouns” field, use the dropdown menu to select your pronouns.
- Save your update.
- That’s it! Your pronouns will now appear beside your name when you make a comment on the Community Board.
Gender Identity and Pronouns
For some, the conversation around gender identity and pronouns is familiar, while for others, the learning curve has just begun. If you’re curious to learn more about gender terminology, pronouns, and how to navigate the conversation, here’s a start. This is by no means an exhaustive list, but we hope it can serve as a solid starting point.
Gender Identity Terminology
(These definitions are from the Human Rights Campaign)
Cisgender – A term used to describe a person whose gender identity aligns with those typically associated with the sex assigned to them at birth.
Gender-expansive – A person with a wider, more flexible range of gender identity and/or expression than typically associated with the binary gender system. Often used as an umbrella term when referring to young people still exploring the possibilities of their gender expression and/or gender identity.
Gender-fluid – A person who does not identify with a single fixed gender or has a fluid or unfixed gender identity.
Gender non-conforming – A broad term referring to people who do not behave in a way that conforms to the traditional expectations of their gender, or whose gender expression does not fit neatly into a category. While many also identify as transgender, not all gender non-conforming people do.
Genderqueer – Genderqueer people typically reject notions of static categories of gender and embrace a fluidity of gender identity and often, though not always, sexual orientation. People who identify as “genderqueer” may see themselves as being both male and female, neither male nor female or as falling completely outside these categories.
Non-binary – An adjective describing a person who does not identify exclusively as a man or a woman. Non-binary people may identify as being both a man and a woman, somewhere in between, or as falling completely outside these categories. While many also identify as transgender, not all non-binary people do. Non-binary can also be used as an umbrella term encompassing identities such as agender, bigender, genderqueer or gender-fluid.
Questioning – A term used to describe people who are in the process of exploring their sexual orientation or gender identity.
Transgender – An umbrella term for people whose gender identity and/or expression is different from cultural expectations based on the sex they were assigned at birth. Being transgender does not imply any specific sexual orientation. Therefore, transgender people may identify as straight, gay, lesbian, bisexual, etc.
Transitioning – A series of processes that some transgender people may undergo in order to live more fully as their true gender. This typically includes social transition, such as changing name and pronouns, medical transition, which may include hormone therapy or gender affirming surgeries, and legal transition, which may include changing legal name and sex on government identity documents. Transgender people may choose to undergo some, all or none of these processes.
Note: It is interesting and important to note that some native cultures have embraced gender nonconformity for centuries, weaving it into their language and their culture. For example, some Indigenous Native American Communities use the term “Two Spirit” to describe a gender nonconforming person. Two Spirit people often serve integral and important roles in their communities, such as leaders and healers. In Native Hawaiian and Tahitian cultures, the term mahu refers to people who embody both the male and female spirit—sometimes considered a third gender. Mahu people have played an important role throughout history in these cultures.
Prounouns
Pronouns are the words we use to refer to people in the third person. The term “preferred pronouns” is now considered obsolete because, for most people, pronouns are not a matter of preference but rather a fact that reflects who they are. Just as we can’t assume we know a person’s gender identity, we can’t assume to know their pronouns. If you don’t know someone’s pronouns, the best approach is to share yours and then ask theirs.
Neopronouns – These are a group of new pronouns that are used in place of “he,” “she,” or “they.” There are several variations of neopronouns, and they continue to evolve. Some examples include xe/xim/xyr, ze/hir/hirs, and ey/em/eir.
No Pronouns – Some individuals prefer for people to only use their name when referring to them.
Traditional Pronouns – They/Them/Their ● She/Her/Hers ● He/Him/His
Why Make The Shift?
Making assumptions about pronouns can be particularly harmful to transgender and gender nonconforming people. Shifting our language is a small change that can make a big difference.
Mypronouns.org has a great guide on how to use gender-inclusive language.
If you’d like to add your pronouns to your barre3 profile, log in to update your account today!
Stay tuned: We’ll be adding more pronoun options to the barre3 online experience soon!
We’re working every day to create a more inclusive community at barre3, and we’re excited to share our latest update: You can now add your pronouns to your barre3 online profile.
Here’s how to add your pronouns to your barre3 online profile:
- Log in and go to your account settings.
- Select “Edit” in the top right corner.
- In the “Pronouns” field, use the dropdown menu to select your pronouns.
- Save your update.
- That’s it! Your pronouns will now appear beside your name when you make a comment on the Community Board.
Gender Identity and Pronouns
For some, the conversation around gender identity and pronouns is familiar, while for others, the learning curve has just begun. If you’re curious to learn more about gender terminology, pronouns, and how to navigate the conversation, here’s a start. This is by no means an exhaustive list, but we hope it can serve as a solid starting point.
Gender Identity Terminology
(These definitions are from the Human Rights Campaign)
Cisgender – A term used to describe a person whose gender identity aligns with those typically associated with the sex assigned to them at birth.
Gender-expansive – A person with a wider, more flexible range of gender identity and/or expression than typically associated with the binary gender system. Often used as an umbrella term when referring to young people still exploring the possibilities of their gender expression and/or gender identity.
Gender-fluid – A person who does not identify with a single fixed gender or has a fluid or unfixed gender identity.
Gender non-conforming – A broad term referring to people who do not behave in a way that conforms to the traditional expectations of their gender, or whose gender expression does not fit neatly into a category. While many also identify as transgender, not all gender non-conforming people do.
Genderqueer – Genderqueer people typically reject notions of static categories of gender and embrace a fluidity of gender identity and often, though not always, sexual orientation. People who identify as “genderqueer” may see themselves as being both male and female, neither male nor female or as falling completely outside these categories.
Non-binary – An adjective describing a person who does not identify exclusively as a man or a woman. Non-binary people may identify as being both a man and a woman, somewhere in between, or as falling completely outside these categories. While many also identify as transgender, not all non-binary people do. Non-binary can also be used as an umbrella term encompassing identities such as agender, bigender, genderqueer or gender-fluid.
Questioning – A term used to describe people who are in the process of exploring their sexual orientation or gender identity.
Transgender – An umbrella term for people whose gender identity and/or expression is different from cultural expectations based on the sex they were assigned at birth. Being transgender does not imply any specific sexual orientation. Therefore, transgender people may identify as straight, gay, lesbian, bisexual, etc.
Transitioning – A series of processes that some transgender people may undergo in order to live more fully as their true gender. This typically includes social transition, such as changing name and pronouns, medical transition, which may include hormone therapy or gender affirming surgeries, and legal transition, which may include changing legal name and sex on government identity documents. Transgender people may choose to undergo some, all or none of these processes.
Note: It is interesting and important to note that some native cultures have embraced gender nonconformity for centuries, weaving it into their language and their culture. For example, some Indigenous Native American Communities use the term “Two Spirit” to describe a gender nonconforming person. Two Spirit people often serve integral and important roles in their communities, such as leaders and healers. In Native Hawaiian and Tahitian cultures, the term mahu refers to people who embody both the male and female spirit—sometimes considered a third gender. Mahu people have played an important role throughout history in these cultures.
Prounouns
Pronouns are the words we use to refer to people in the third person. The term “preferred pronouns” is now considered obsolete because, for most people, pronouns are not a matter of preference but rather a fact that reflects who they are. Just as we can’t assume we know a person’s gender identity, we can’t assume to know their pronouns. If you don’t know someone’s pronouns, the best approach is to share yours and then ask theirs.
Neopronouns – These are a group of new pronouns that are used in place of “he,” “she,” or “they.” There are several variations of neopronouns, and they continue to evolve. Some examples include xe/xim/xyr, ze/hir/hirs, and ey/em/eir.
No Pronouns – Some individuals prefer for people to only use their name when referring to them.
Traditional Pronouns – They/Them/Their ● She/Her/Hers ● He/Him/His
Why Make The Shift?
Making assumptions about pronouns can be particularly harmful to transgender and gender nonconforming people. Shifting our language is a small change that can make a big difference.
Mypronouns.org has a great guide on how to use gender-inclusive language.
If you’d like to add your pronouns to your barre3 profile, log in to update your account today!
Stay tuned: We’ll be adding more pronoun options to the barre3 online experience soon!
