Ms. is a gendered title, specifically a feminine title used as an alternative to Miss or Mrs.
While Ms. does not indicate marital status, it is understood to be a title for women. It's useful when marital status is unknown or irrelevant. Unlike Mx., which is a gender-neutral title, Ms. identifies the person as female.
Here's a quick breakdown:
- Ms.: A general title for women, regardless of marital status.
- Miss: A traditional title for unmarried women.
- Mrs.: A traditional title for married women.
- Mx.: A gender-neutral title, not specifying gender or marital status.
