What are rolling pronouns? Are there questions you shouldn't ask trans people? In the previous episode, Zoa Glows (rolling she/her, they/them, he/him) shared out the allyship tip: "My ally tip is to pause and ask yourself, "will my compliments, questions, and language uplift this individual? Or could they possibly cause them discomfort or harm?" Because each of those things- compliments, questions, a lot of questions have called caused me harm and discomfort and a lot of language has caused me harm and discomfort. But on the flip side, a lot of it has uplifted me. So if you are willing, and you're wanting to uplift me, that's what I would love. Uplift me and make me feel like you see me and so: pause. Before you say something and think about those things and I think that people could possibly feel a little safer in approaching if they pause to think about whether they're gonna hurt me or not."
In this mini-episode, host Chris Angel (they/them) revisits this tip and introduces the term rolling pronouns. They also talk about if trans people transition, what that can look like, and the questions that are definitely off-limits! Self-reflection questions from this episode:
- Will my compliments, questions, and language uplift this individual? Or could they possibly cause them discomfort or harm?
- Is this serving my own curiosity?
- Is it important for the work that we're doing together?
- Is there a trusted resource where I could learn about my question?
- Do I need to know this about the individual in order to support and/or love them?
Resources, references, and full transcripts for each episode are available at www.allyshipisaverb.com
Host Chris Angel (they/them) has a background in LGBTQ+ education, community organizing, and social work. Mini-episodes feature any shout-outs, listener-submitted comments and questions, and a dive deeper into the allyship tip the previous guest shared. Please consider following where you listen to podcasts and become a supporter! Keep the conversation going on Instagram @GenderSexualityInfo
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