Gender Neutral Language
Found 9 free book(s)Beyond Diversity: An LGBT Best Practice Guide for Employers
prideatwork.caUse Gender neutral Language When reviewing policy, be mindful of gendered language. Rather than using “he” or “he/she”, it is acceptable and preferred to use “they” as a singular gender natural pronoun (as is the practice of many major news outlets such as The Washington
Inclusive language guidelines - Chartered Insurance Institute
www.cii.co.ukInclusive language guidelines - September 2018 < > Sex, gender and gender identity Suggested language Tips Instead of Try Use gender neutral terms. Man, Mankind Workmanship Man the desk/phones Man-made Humans, Humankind Quality of work/skills Attend the phones Artificial, manufactured, synthetic Use gender neutral pronouns and expressions.
Healthy Gender Development and Young Children
depts.washington.eduthat force a child to self-identify as one gender or another. This gives children a sense that they are valued as humans, regardless of their gender. It also helps all children feel included, regardless of whether they identify with a particular gender. Develop classroom messages that emphasize gender-neutral language, like “All
Inclusive Language Guide - OHSU
www.ohsu.edugendered language prevails. “Pregnant people or person,” for example, rather than “pregnant women or woman.” Other examples may include “parent(s)” instead of “mother(s) and father(s)” or “sibling” instead of “sister” or brother” or “chair” instead of “chairman.” In clinical realms, gender-neutral language
PRONOUNS: A RESOURCE - GLSEN
www.glsen.orgTips for Gender-neutral Language: • If you feel comfortable, introduce yourself with your pronouns as a model. For example: “Hi, I’m Anjelique. I use she/her and they/them pronouns” or “I’m Milo, and I use they/them pronouns.” • Practice, practice, practice! Use gender-neutral pronouns such as
GENDER-NEUTRAL LANGUAGE - European Parliament
www.europarl.europa.euGender-neutral language is a generic term covering the use of non-sexist language, inclusive language or gender-fair language. The purpose of gender-neutral language is to avoid word choices which may be interpreted as biased, discriminatory or demeaning by implying that one sex or social gender is the norm.
Inclusive Language Guide - GSMA
www.gsma.comWhat is inclusive language? Inclusive language is a form of communication that avoids using words, expressions or assumptions that would stereotype, demean or exclude people. For example, gendered language is commonly understood as language that has a bias towards a particular sex or social gender. In English, this would include using gender-
Definitions Related to Sexual Orientation and Gender ...
www.apa.orgbodies and their gender identity (Schilt & Westbrook, 2009). Cisgender (Adj.): having or relating to a GENDER IDENTITY that corresponds to the culturally determined gender roles for one’s birth sex (i.e., the biological sex one was born with.) a cisgender man or cisgender woman is thus one whose internal gender identity matches,
Sexuality Terms and Definitions
uh.eduSexuality Terms and Definitions Ally – An individual whose attitudes and behaviors are supportive of all sexual orientations, anti-heterosexist, and who is active in combating homophobia and heterosexism, both on a personal and institutional level. Asexual – A person who is not sexually attracted to anyone or does not have a sexual orientation.