Why Gender Pronouns Matter | Mala Matacin | TEDxHartford

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Published 2021-12-13
What are your pronouns? Fifty percent of Americans are uncomfortable asking this question but using gender-neutral pronouns and language can create inclusion and help deconstruct the gender binary. Based on interviews with gender diverse people, psychology professor calls for allyship by sharing ways we can act to create gender inclusive spaces and see each other more deeply. “Watch what you say.”
“Be careful how you say it.”
These phrases have even more of an impact today.
University of Hartford Asst. Professor of Psychology Mala Matacin will be talking about language and gender issues and how we use labels. Her talk may lead you to re-think how you talk. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at www.ted.com/tedx
All Comments (21)
  • @jackhadroom4540
    I don't use pronouns as they imply I wish to interact with humans.
  • @PK-fd9fb
    "The ability to speak does not make you intelligent" -Qui Gon Jinn
  • @clev78
    The Party told you to reject the evidence of your eyes and ears. It was their final, most essential command.-1984 George Orwell
  • @wretch1
    My chosen pronouns are 'Your Highness, Your Highness' and 'I'm not worthy'. Take your pick.
  • @IssyFishyy
    We have poverty and unresolved wars yet these people are wasting their time on silly delusions such as this.
  • @junsinator971
    Nonsense. It’s not someone else’s responsibility to affirm another adults identity. Grow up.
  • @Coolness
    This channel has 33 MILLION subscribers and thus video has only 500 views after being up for over 2 weeks..
  • @young0082
    My preferred pronoun is Daddy. Henceforth, it will offend me if you don't call me daddy.
  • @bootywarrior1975
    Me,my wife and her boyfriend who's pronouns are Ty/Rone really enjoyed this presentation!
  • @berandal99
    Why bother, just learn Indonesian language. Indonesian doesn't have masculin / feminine. Indonesian use "dia" (dee-a) for both he and she. It's easy to learn (only 400 hours to be fluent) and easily absorb & has absorbed a lot of foreign words because of it's nature as trade language in SEA & east asia since ancient time.
  • @zgray7992
    Rarely do people face discrimination if there is a conversation about it. It’s when it’s thrown in our face and used against us without an “emotionless conversation” is what makes this annoying and pushes people away. I’m all for peoples equal rights but it gets ridiculous sometimes
  • @Raowldy
    This is why removing dislikes was such a bad idea. Now we dont know that this video has got more dislikes than likes on it smh
  • @mohammadalshamsi7555
    I identify as an American person and I use my right to ask for the American passport
  • @tft100
    My pronouns are king/boss/lord
  • @SimplyHuman186
    If someone identified as will Smith, should the Smith family be forced to play along? If a 12 year old identified as a 21 year old, should they be sold alcohol? If a child identified as a dog, should they be sent to the pound? Such hard questions. Life is so tuff, ouch.