Always respect others’ pronouns.
The concept of personal identity and self-expression has evolved over time, and it is now widely accepted that people should have more control over their lives and how they choose to represent themselves. It is a beautiful thing to witness people feeling more comfortable and confident in their own skin, expressing their true selves, and owning their happiness. Despite the long journey to achieve this level of self-acceptance and individuality, it is worth it when we see people living their lives to the fullest. However, there are still individuals who try to tear down this progress by mocking or belittling those who express their identity differently. They cannot bear to see people being happy with who they are, and they may try to undermine their confidence by ridiculing them for their choices.
This type of behavior is unacceptable and goes against the basic principles of mutual respect and tolerance. The individual in this example might try to make fun of pronouns, but what they do not understand is that they are an essential aspect of identity. Pronouns become an integral part of a person’s identity, and they deserve to be addressed in a way that reflects their true selves. By invalidating someone’s pronouns, it is akin to dismissing their identity and the struggle they may have gone through to embrace it. We should strive to be accepting and supportive of people’s choices and their journey towards self-discovery and self-expression.
