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“When someone transitions you should refer to them by their new name both in the present and with references back in time.” quote by Steven Petrow
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“When someone transitions you should refer to them by their new name both in the present and with references back in time.”

Steven Petrow

About This Quote

Source Article: Gender Identity Guidelines, 2021

Respecting a transgender person’s chosen name across time affirms their identity and promotes inclusion.

In simple terms: Use a person’s new name now and when referring to past events.

Key Takeaway

Honor chosen identities consistently.

Themes

inclusion identity respect

Mood

empathetic supportive

Type

social educational

When to use this quote

  • Workplace policies
  • media reporting
  • personal interactions

Key Concepts

Transgender rights naming practices historical reference

Questions to Reflect On

  • How does consistent naming affect social acceptance?
  • What challenges arise in historical documentation?
A Different Perspective

May challenge traditional record-keeping.

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