guide_to_gender_inclusive_language-2022.pdf
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… Gender Inclusive Language at UM What is gender inclusive language? Gender Inclusive Language is speaking or writing in a way that includes everyone in your target audience by ensuring they are not excluded due to gender terminology. This means that regardless of their gender identity, they feel addressed and included through your choice of words. Gender inclusive language is also language that appropriately reflects the diversity we … language already exists and is easy to use, even if it takes a little bit of practice. For example, this introduction is written in a gender inclusive manner, and below you will find more tips for how to ensure you use gender inclusive language when writing or speaking, to/about different people. Tips and examples Tip Inclusive example Inclusive vocabulary Exclusive example 1 Use general terms for people Human beings evolved Humankind, staff, people, workers, employees, personnel Man evolved … 4 Avoid gendered terminology Research scientists often neglect their spouses and children. Being a parent takes a lot of time, and is a challenge when combined with being a doctor. Parenting, nurturing, salesperson, chairperson, employee, doctor, nurse, surgeon, tutor, lecturer, moderator, discussion leader, Research scientists often neglect their wives and children. Being a mother takes a lot of time, and is …