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  Rachael Turner   wrote, 23-03-2021 - 16:43

  While I do agree that everyone should be included I feel that changing everyone to they/them pronouns may devalue those who identify as she/her or he/him. In my opinion more awareness of gender pronouns is needed rather than reassigning many people's pronouns.
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  ARIANA BRADSHAW   wrote, 24-03-2021 - 12:12

  I agree, Rachael. There are many pronouns and I think the Uni would do well to raise awareness of these, and why they're important. While I think being more gender-neutral in correspondence is a good aim, it needs to come with education. Some people may be very unaware of all the different pronouns. For example, confusion could arise by the use of 'they', which some may understand as meaning "several people" rather than referring to "a person". Bad example but my main point is it's important to inform/raise awareness alongside any policy changes
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  Lauren Hole   wrote, 24-03-2021 - 15:22

  I also agree with Rachael. Removing the 'he/she' pronouns could alienate those who want to be referred to as 'she/he'. Although 'they' does refer to everyone, not everyone wants to be referred to as 'they', which is the fundamental issue with this proposed change. People have a right to choose which pronoun they prefer, so it would be more inclusive if the option of 'they' was simply added rather than used as a replacement for 'he/she'.
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  Charlotte Rafferty   wrote, 24-03-2021 - 16:54

  I disagree with the principle of referring to everyone as they or them. It is not inclusive. Many people throughout history have fought to he referred to as he or she when they were assigned a different gender at birth, and transitioned later in life. Although it is a good thought to progress Glyndwr's inclusivity for the LGBTQ+ community, and with my respect for this community, it is not the answer to making Glyndwr more inclusive. I think we should actively ask people, what are your pronouns, and make sure that pronouns are considered when emailing those particular students, writing a post about them, talking to them. Inclusivity is still about choice, not making everyone the same. The choice to be referred to as 'they', just like we have a choice to be referred to as 'he or she' despite our biological sex (as an example). Similarly to the choice for someone with dyslexia to receive additional support, similar for someone who chooses to eat at the Uni or eat at home. Freedom of choice is more inclusive than giving the same treatment to everyone.
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  Neil Martin   wrote, 24-03-2021 - 19:22

  Purely using they/them is not inclusive. Ultimately, it makes people reluctant to describe themselves as he/him, she/her or whatever because of societal pressure which is the very thing it is meant to stop. A dangerous affront to the rights of the individual, whatever their pronouns.
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  cassidy rose   wrote, 11-04-2021 - 21:37

  i feel as if people are misinterpreting this suggestion, thomas isnt suggesting that every individual be referred to by they/them. from what i can tell the post is asking for change in the written policies. in alot of documents, when adressing an unknown person ,it has been phrased using "he/she", whereas the documents should read "they"
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