Rikki Arundel explores the true meaning of Transgender Day of Visibility (TDoV) in this insightful piece, questioning whether visibility alone is enough. While TDoV celebrates trans and non-binary people, Rikki highlights the challenges of being seen only through the lens of gender identity. Drawing from personal experience, they discuss how trans individuals often lose recognition for their skills and achievements once they transition. Instead of mere visibility, Rikki advocates for genuine recognition and inclusion. As a renowned gender speaker, they offer thought-provoking insights on how allies and organizations can go beyond awareness to create real change.
In a world increasingly defined by polarisation, language has the power to break down barriers. In their latest article, Rikki Arundel explores how embracing they/them pronouns is not just about inclusivity - it’s about challenging binary thinking and fostering a more equal society.
We already use they/them in everyday speech:
• Someone left their phone - do you know if they’ll be back?
• Tell whoever calls that I’ll get back to them.
If this is second nature, why do we struggle when someone asks for they/them as their identity? Rigid binaries fuel division - whether in politics, gender, or identity - and adopting non-binary pronouns is a small but powerful way to move toward a more nuanced, inclusive world.
