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Titles: Misc & Mx
English has historically lacked a gender-neutral title for use by lay people (specifically non-clergy, non-academics, non-military etc). In the UK there have been recent strides towards improving matters in this area. Here's a collection of links on the subject.
What am I missing?
(As an aside, when I told English Heritage that my preferred title was "Misc", they duly wrote it down on the application form. When my membership card eventually arrived, the title was "M"...)
- Summary (courtesy of GenderqueerInTheUK) of the reasons and most common options in terms of gender-neutral titles, linking to...
- list of UK organisations who've been willing to use "Misc" in correspondance (note that this includes the Department for Work and Pensions!)
- An early discussion of possible gender-neutral titles, focussing on Misc/Msc
- All posts by lottelodge on titles
- discussion of Lesbilicious article on "increased use" of gender-neutral titles
What am I missing?
(As an aside, when I told English Heritage that my preferred title was "Misc", they duly wrote it down on the application form. When my membership card eventually arrived, the title was "M"...)