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The process of unlearning is the most challenging equilibrium in society. Since childhood, school taught us that anyone who does not identify as s/he must be identified as they/them/their. It is an approach which the previous generations did not question. None of us ever thought of the need to use pronouns as per one’s gender. This way, the society or institutions ensured the gender-biased balance.

You might have noticed that, sometimes, the writer uses he/him first that she/her pronouns, irrespective of knowing the gender. Using inclusive gender pronouns can maintain a balance in grammar and can make identification easier without offending anyone. Also, one can use alternate gender pronouns; it means using masculine and feminine pronouns at an equal ratio. Another method could be considering using singular pronouns as plural, or vice versa, depending upon the situation.

The idea of incorporating gender-inclusive or gender-neutral pronouns is to remove the barrier of gender inequality. One should be free to use pronouns as per their requirement. The modern English language does not provide solutions for gender equality, but the Old English did.

Anyhow, using such pronouns can unite people without a cliche difference between them. As a content creator, I look up to various people who use he/him or she/her pronouns irrespective of their gender or sex. And there is nothing wrong with it. Acceptance is yet a dream, but we can take the first step by helping the children at a very tender age to identity pronouns not based on gender. It is illogical and gender-biased.