Power of Pronouns

Tuesday, November 4, 2025
12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Online
Faculty, Staff

The Power of Pronouns: Why the words we use are Important is an 1 hour oral presentation that utilizes a combination of evidence-based practice and research to level set, explore, and intervene to build affirming environments. Content is directly influenced by research to support disparity and inequity discussions as well as evidence-based tools to address them. Case studies and personal stories are leveraged to provide background to the experience of being part of the LGBTQ+ community. Current issues are also discussed as it relates to legislation. Specific tools for the classroom and beyond are also explored to improve belonging and support LGBTQ+ students. The delivery method includes the utilization of slides, personal stories, videos, and music to guide the learner's journey.

Learning Outcomes - Participants will be able to:

Develop a deeper understanding of the words we use, including how they influence health, ways to seek pronouns, and how to use them to make affirming spaces.
Recognize minority stress and its influence on both mental and physical health disparities and outcomes.
Learn tools to build affirming environments.
Acknowledge and describe the impact language has.

Presenters:

Dr. Jay Knight DNP, MSN, RN (They/Them/Theirs) Assistant Professor KCON
Jennie Knight (She/Her/Hers) Executive Director LGBTQ+ Healthcare Consortium

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Contact Information

Inclusion & Equity Institute

Email: [email protected]

Phone: 616-331-4111

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This event was added to the calendar by Ashley Jefferson (jeffeash@gvsu.edu) on Monday, August 11, 2025 and was last updated on Thursday, August 14, 2025 at 8:37 a.m.

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