Fact check: Mis-gendering an individual is not always a malicious act but is often the result of an individual struggling to keep track of preferred pronouns or momentary lapses of memory.

1. Summary of the results

1. Summary of the results:

The analyses confirm that unintentional mis-gendering does occur due to memory lapses or adjustment periods, particularly when someone knew the person before their transition. However, the statement oversimplifies a complex issue by focusing solely on unintentional aspects while omitting crucial context about impact and intentional misuse.

2. Missing context/alternative viewpoints:

• The original statement omits documented evidence of intentional mis-gendering as a form of harassment, with a 2015 US study showing 46% of trans persons experienced verbal harassment
• The psychological impact is significant regardless of intent - mis-gendering creates documented negative mental health outcomes and feelings of invalidation for transgender and non-binary individuals
• The statement ignores systemic factors, such as government documents and bureaucratic systems, that contribute to persistent mis-gendering beyond individual actions
• Best practices exist to minimize unintentional mis-gendering, such as normalizing pronoun sharing and using gender-neutral language, which aren't addressed in the original statement

3. Potential misinformation/bias:

The statement shows bias by:

• Framing mis-gendering primarily as a challenge for the person doing the mis-gendering, rather than acknowledging the impact on those being mis-gendered
• Using language that minimizes the issue ("often the result of...struggling") while ignoring documented cases of intentional harassment
• Implying that memory lapses are a primary cause, when systemic and societal factors play significant roles
• Omitting the responsibility aspect - while unintentional mis-gendering occurs, there are established practices to prevent it that the statement doesn't acknowledge