BEDI Resources
Pronouns
Beyond the Gender Binary by
Winner of the 2021 In The Margins Award "When reading this book, all I feel is kindness."-- Sam Smith, Grammy and Oscar award-winning singer and songwriter "Thank God we have Alok. And I'm learning a thing or two myself."--Billy Porter, Emmy award-winning actor, singer, and Broadway theater performer "Beyond the Gender Binary will give readers everywhere the feeling that anything is possible within themselves"--Princess Nokia, musician and co-founder of the Smart Girl Club "A fierce, penetrating, and empowering call for change."-- Kirkus Reviews, starred review "An affirming, thoughtful read for all ages." -- School Library Journal, starred review In Beyond the Gender Binary, poet, artist, and LGBTQIA+ rights advocate Alok Vaid-Menon deconstructs, demystifies, and reimagines the gender binary. Pocket Change Collective is a series of small books with big ideas from today's leading activists and artists. In this installment, Beyond the Gender Binary, Alok Vaid-Menon challenges the world to see gender not in black and white, but in full color. Taking from their own experiences as a gender-nonconforming artist, they show us that gender is a malleable and creative form of expression. The only limit is your imagination.
ISBN: 9780593094655Publication Date: 2020-06-02
Gender: Your Guide by
An authentic and accessible guide to understanding--and engaging in--today's gender conversation. The days of two genders--male, female; boy, girl; blue, pink--are over, if they ever existed at all. Gender is now a global conversation, and one that is constantly evolving. More people than ever before are openly living their lives as transgender men or women, and many transgender people are coming out as neither men or women, instead living outside of the binary. Gender is changing, and this change is gaining momentum. We all want to do and say the right things in relation to gender diversity--whether at a job interview, at parent/teacher night, and around the table at family dinners. But where do we begin? From the differences among gender identity, gender expression, and sex, to the use of gender-neutral pronouns like singular they/them, to thinking about your own participation in gender, Gender: Your Guide serves as a complete primer to all things gender. Guided by professor and gender diversity advocate Lee Airton, PhD, you will learn how gender works in everyday life, how to use accurate terminology to refer to transgender, non-binary, and/or gender non-conforming individuals, and how to ask when you aren't sure what to do or say. It provides you with the information you need to talk confidently and compassionately about gender diversity, whether simply having a conversation or going to bat as an advocate. Just like gender itself, being gender-friendly is a process for all of us. As revolutionary a resource as Our Bodies, Ourselves, Gender: Your Guide invites everyone on board to make gender more flexible and less constricting: a source of more joy, and less harm, for everyone. Let's get started.
ISBN: 9781507209004Publication Date: 2018-10-16
The Great Pronoun Shift by
This book is a holistic exploration of personal pronouns in English and their development. In conversational prose and drawing on linguistic and psychological research, Helene Seltzer Krauthamer gives an overview of what pronouns are, why they are problematic, what they reveal about us, how they can be used effectively, where they came from, and where they are going. Assuming no specialized knowledge and with helpful real-world exercises at the end of each chapter, the book aids growth and inspires thought in students and other readers, spelling out the implications of these changes for teachers, writers, and all who write or speak in English.
ISBN: 9780429552434Publication Date: 2021-04-13
How to They/Them by
"This tender, smart, personal book is a gift.Stuart Getty generously shows us, with witty illustrations and kind humor, the hows and whys of they/them pronouns. A wonderful and necessary resource that is a delight to read." -Michelle Tea, author of Modern Tarot and Valencia What does nonbinary really mean? What is gender nonconforming? And isn't they a plural pronoun? In this charming and disarming guide, a real-life they-using genderqueer writer unpacks all your burning questions in a fun, visual way. No soapboxes or divisive comment-section wars here! Sometimes funny, sometimes serious, always human, this gender-friendly primer will get you up to speed. It's about more than just bathrooms and pronouns--this is about gender expression and the freedom to choose how to identify. While they might only be for some, that freedom is for everyone! " A clear, kind guide to gender nonconformity. Getty's cheeky tone and the punchy black-and-white illustrations by Brooke Thyng make this book a useful reference for anyone with questions about gender, whether their own or those they witness in the larger world." -Booklist "Straightforward, practical, relevant navigation through the radiant world of gender fluidity." -Kirkus Reviews
ISBN: 9781632173133Publication Date: 2020-09-29
What's Your Pronoun? by
Heralded as "required reading" (Geoff Nunberg) and "the book" (Anne Fadiman) for anyone interested in the conversation swirling around gender-neutral and nonbinary pronouns, What's Your Pronoun? is a classic in the making. Providing much-needed historical context and analysis to the debate around what we call ourselves, Dennis Baron brings new insight to a centuries-old topic and illuminates how--and why--these pronouns are sparking confusion and prompting new policies in schools, workplaces, and even statehouses. Enlightening and affirming, What's Your Pronoun? introduces a new way of thinking about language, gender, and how they intersect.
ISBN: 9781631498718Publication Date: 2021-01-12
Scholarly Articles
- A beginner’s guide to pronouns and using pronouns in the workplaceThis bite sized guide offers an introduction to pronouns and how to use them in the workplace.
- GenderAPA Style guidelines for talking about gender with inclusivity and respect.
- Gender Neutral Pronouns: What They Are & How to Use ThemWhether you want to brush up on your knowledge or are new to adopting them, this piece is your guide to gender neutral pronouns and how to use them.
- Gender Pronouns & Their Use in Workplace CommunicationsThis webpage provides an overview of gender pronouns, legal rights protecting sexual and gender minority (SGM) employees, guidance on the appropriate use of pronouns within the workplace, and other useful information.
- A Guide To Gender Identity TermsA glossary of terms relating to gender identity. Our goal is to help people communicate accurately and respectfully with one another.
- Pronouns - Minus 18The interactive, online activity complementing our Guide to Pronouns video! Get ready to learn all about pronouns – and why they're so important.
- Pronouns MatterPronouns.org is a practical resource dedicated to the empowering and inclusive use of personal pronouns in the English language. This website will help you understand why and how to use the pronouns someone goes by. In particular, we are focusing on pronouns used to refer to a singular human in the third person.
- Understanding PronounsWhat's a pronoun, why they matter, and what to do if you make a mistake.
- Gender DysphoriaThis is a very brief video on gender dysphoria. There are plenty of other points to be made on the subject, but this is a short rundown for those curious or wanting to help explain it to friends/family.
- Gender Identity and Pronouns - Onlea - What Will You Teach The World?We asked some people in our community a simple question, "What will you teach the world?" Gender Identity and Pronouns with Tristan from the Pride Centre of Edmonton.
- LinkedIn Learning Videos on PronounsVideos on Using Inclusive Language, Presenting your own Pronouns, and more.
- Trans 101 - The BasicsWelcome to Trans 101, our brand new series on Gender Diversity! In video one we dive into being Trans, Gender Identity, and what it's all about!
- Beyond J – What's In a Pronoun?In this episode of the Beyond J podcast, three Sacramento State leaders share personal stories as well as insights about the use of language that can help create positive connections by showing respect and avoiding hurtful labels and assumptions.
- Tilted: A Lean In Podcast: “Gender beyond the binary”More than a third of Gen Zers know someone who uses gender-neutral pronouns. But the binary view of gender is still deeply ingrained in our society. For this episode of Tilted, we’re taking a close look at what it would mean to really break the gender mold. We talk to two amazing non-binary artists—Joey Soloway, creator of the hit TV series Transparent, and Jacob Tobia, actor, producer, and author of the memoir Sissy: A Coming-of-Gender Story—about their personal journeys with their gender identities and what we can all do to be more open and inclusive.
- Workology: Pronouns and Workplace DiscriminationAs a society, we have grown up with the use of certain pronouns to use that refer to a person based on a male/female framework. However, this is changing. A growing number of people are asking to be referred to not as a gender to which they are “assigned,” but in a way that aligns with their defined identity. If our applications, new hire paperwork, and employee onboarding doesn’t include space for pronoun identification in the workplace, we are not just overlooking a segment of our community, we are opening our companies up to discrimination lawsuits.