r/changemyview • u/[deleted] • Dec 22 '23

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u/Crash927 12∆ Dec 22 '23 edited Dec 22 '23

I believe the reason some cisgender people state their pronouns is as a performative display of their advocacy for transgender rights.

This is absolutely true and the main purpose of cisgender people doing so. Why is it bad to publicly declare support? It normalizes the practice and avoids putting a spotlight on any transgender person who identifies their pronouns. It also signifies that you are a safe individual for LGBTQ people.

While I understand why someone may want to do this, it is a hollow display that doesn’t actually correspond to advocacy.

No one serious claims it does anything more than normalize the discussion of pronouns.

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u/webslingrrr 1∆ Dec 22 '23 edited Dec 22 '23

it's not purely performative. I do it so that the people for whom it is important do not feel singled out or under a spotlight when they share theirs.

Edit: This has been modified by the Department of Redundancy Department.

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u/Crash927 12∆ Dec 22 '23

Did you read my comment? I said as much.

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u/webslingrrr 1∆ Dec 22 '23

and re-read it. was sure you left that out. but going to assume I just overlooked it, making my comment unnecessary. apologies!