A strong counterargument to the “No” position on misgendering—that is, the view that misgendering is not harmful or not worth addressing—is that accurate gender recognition is a basic form of respect that supports people’s dignity, autonomy, and social belonging, much like using someone’s correct name; repeatedly denying a person’s stated identity communicates that their understanding of themselves is invalid, which research and lived experience both show can contribute to stress, social exclusion, and poorer mental-health outcomes, especially for transgender and nonbinary individuals who already face disproportionate discrimination.