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  • noun Assignation of the incorrect gender; missexing.

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mis- +‎ gender +‎ -ing

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  • Gender Identity Activists believe you should declare your preferred pronouns, for instance, in your email signature or when you meet a colleague for the first time to avoid "misgendering people" and thus to show how kind, respectful, and inclusive you are. They argue that by taking (what appears to be) a simple and painless action, you can demonstrate that you are an ally to trans and non-binary people and normalise discussions related to gender identity. --J. Stein

    December 26, 2021