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Startups can’t ignore pronouns anymore

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We are living in a golden age for self-expression thanks to digital technology. So why is it that many tech companies still only give users (and employees) so few options to express their gender identity?

Facebook — the biggest social media site in the world — lets users choose from a long list of genders, but still only has three pronouns: she, he and they.

Griping about pronouns might seem a misplaced complaint given tech’s many, many diversity issues. But a conversation about pronouns can be a great first step towards building a more inclusive workplace, product or service.

Read more at: the Sifted website