Gender pronouns are a type of personal pronouns that reflect a person’s gender identity. Typically, people who identify as male use he/him/his; people who identify as female use she/her/hers; and non-binary or gender-neutral people use they/them/theirs. Some people might prefer a mix.
In some cases, people who identify as non-binary or non-gendered might prefer ze (pronounced “zee”) in place of she/he/they and hir (pronounced “here”) in place of his/her/theirs.
Many people disclose their pronouns when you meet them or in their bios online. You can also ask people their pronouns to better understand their gender identity.
Respecting people’s gender pronouns is extremely helpful for non-binary and trans people. When you use their preferred pronouns, you respect and include them, which shows you value and accept their gender identity.