Pronouns are not “Preferred”

Let’s unpack the myth of preferred pronouns

Creator: nadia_bormotova | Credit: Getty Images/iStockphoto

When I was filling out paperwork for an appointment, there was a section asking for “preferred” pronouns. My initial reaction was a positive one. I was pleased with this effort by the clinic to be more inclusive but something about the paperwork struck me as a bit odd with the word “preferred.” After thinking about this, I had a realization…