Can a PhD (Or a doctorate or an MD) choose to use a gendered title instead of Dr? For example, suppose an AFAB PhD comes out as a trans man. Is he allowed to use Mister to affirm his gender? Or is he stuck in the gender neutral Doctor zone forever? Does he have to get knighted by the British monarchy in order to get a masculine title?
There’s no law that says you have to use ‘dr’ or another title; and can instead go by Mr, if he wants.
It might also be possible to go by dr [first name], if that solves the question of gender affirmation. Might also be simpler/easier to get people to go along with it.
Also, I’d happily Knight him myself. There’s no law in America saying I can’t, either. so, there.
(And now I want to create a chivalric order. I’m thinking, cosplay while we clean up parks and/or whatever like that.) (the chivalric order of do-goodery.)
My chivalric order of bad-assery will stand nearby and make fun of you.
Real badasses grab a broom and a rake.
After catching the villainous curs, of course.