October 29, 2021 09:45 AM
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Students and staff at the University of Pittsburgh are being encouraged to share their pronouns and the pronunciation of their names among other recommendations in a new voluntary guide on gender-inclusive language. The Pittsburgh Tribune-Review reported Thursday that the guide also includes examples of how to use nongendered pronouns like “they” and “ze,” and has suggestions for using nongendered language in the classroom. In a section on the university’s website for faculty, a professor noted that no one is required to follow the guide.