Pronouns

Introduction to Using Pronouns

Videos

• What are pronouns?
• How to share your pronouns
• Students Explain Why Gender Pronouns Matter

Guides

• Pronouns 101
• Why Pronouns Matter
• Talking About Pronouns in the Workplace
• Browser App for Practicing Pronoun Usage

Places You Can Include Your Pronouns

• Email Signature
  • Example signatures can be found on the University of California - San Francisco LGBT Resource Center's webpage.
  • Instructions for Outlook users can be found on the University of North Texas Pride Alliance's webpage.
• Nametag
  • You can purchase temporary paper nametags that include a 'pronouns' field under the 'name' field. Email LGBTQ@purdue.edu if you would like more information.
  • You can include your pronouns on staff nametags as part of the typical ordering process.
• Business Cards
  • You can include your pronouns on your Purdue business cards by adding them to the Title field, underneath your job title, in the Xerox Print & Digital Services Platform. Example
• Office Name Placards
  • You can include your pronouns underneath your name on the placard outside your office.