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[–]worried19 9 insightful - 1 fun9 insightful - 0 fun10 insightful - 1 fun -  (3 children)

Not to mention, there's data that says when women are reminded that they're female, they perform less well on tasks. And when others are reminded other people are female, they expect less from them and see them as less competent. There are studies on that. So forcing women to give "she/her" pronouns could also be a catalyst for treating us worse. Which obviously isn't something that should be encouraged in a work environment.

If I were you, I'd just abstain for now. You could also maybe approach your boss at some point and explain how it feels from a trans perspective, although I don't know if you'd be comfortable outing yourself like that at work.

[–]peakingatthemomentTranssexual (natal male), HSTS[S] 6 insightful - 1 fun6 insightful - 0 fun7 insightful - 1 fun -  (0 children)

I remember learning about that in college. Just in general, I think it’s better not to reminded of your sex in another way because I feel like it’s super inescapable as it is and it’s not something that helps you professionally.

I think I’m just not going to do anything and hope they don’t say anything about it. I don’t feel like I want to come out as trans to work.

[–]adungitit 5 insightful - 1 fun5 insightful - 0 fun6 insightful - 1 fun -  (1 child)

Shouldn't this also be a sign to stop using gendered names and mr/mrs as well, as well as other gendered language?

[–]worried19 4 insightful - 1 fun4 insightful - 0 fun5 insightful - 1 fun -  (0 children)

That wouldn't be a bad thing. Gendered names and gendered titles also seem unnecessary.