Individuals identifying as Non-binary prefer alternatives to “He”, “She” “His” “Hers”. Some may accept “They” / “Their” others prefer:
Traditional pronouns |
He/ She/ They |
His/ Her/ Their |
Him/ Her/ Them |
Non-binary pronouns |
‘E, Ey, Hu, Jee, Peh, Per, Thon, Shi, Ve, Xe, Ze, Zhe |
Eir, ‘S, Hir, Hus, Jeir, Peh’s, Per, Thons, Vis, Xyr, Zer, Zes, Zher(s), Zir, |
Em, ‘H, Hum, Jem, Mer, Pehm, Per, Thon, Ver, Xem, Zhim |
There will almost certainly be new alternatives added to the list while others fall into disuse
Put 10 trans people in a room and I guarantee you’ll come up with at least a dozen different definitions. There is no complete consensus – and interpretations do change. This is how I’ve used the following terms on this website.
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