Inclusive Language & FAQs

The 519’s Glossary of Terms, facilitating shared understandings around equity, diversity, inclusion and awareness.

An English writing tool providing gender-inclusive alternatives for gendered nouns and verbs.

EDUCAUSE Inclusive Language Guide Version: 1.4 Date: Last updated February 17, 2022 Language embodies values and perspectives, some of which are rooted in systems that discriminate against certain groups of people. Over time, specific terms and ways of using language become established parts of ...

Cultural competence means the ability to interact effectively with people of different cultures. It is a set of attitudes, behaviors, and policies that combines knowledge about groups of people into

By Lynie Awywen Recently I have been job-hunting (yes – it is still as awful as you remember) and I have noticed a recurring pattern which prompted me to think about the ways in which ‘whiten…

The way libraries’ materials are discovered have changed throughout the years — and so have the terms used to describe them. (Photo by Violet Carter for the UC Berkeley Library)Editor’s note: This article contains terms that, while offensive, are included to provide historical context.

The heads of the two largest immigration enforcement agencies are expected on Monday to order its officials to stop using terms generally regarded as offensive by immigrants, like “illegal al…

Language has long been used to dehumanize or marginalize people with disabilities. Ableist language shows up in different ways: as metaphors, jokes, or euphemisms. While ableism exists beyond the words we use, in structures and policies, our vocabularies can help us how we think and behave with people around us. We spoke to four disability rights activists to know why our words matter, how they influence our biases, thoughts, and behaviors and what we can do to check them.

Thoughts on disability justice, neurodiversity, intersectional activism from Lydia Brown, queer, autistic, east asian activist, writer, public speaker

By Dominique Garingan Language is a product of culture, and it is known that the English language lacks a singular pronoun that signifies the non-specific he or she. Although at times unintentional…

Note: This resource on inclusive language is an article to explain why we choose to use certain inclusive terms, and what those terms mean, for those who may not understand or be familiar with these terms. Our goal is to be as inclusive and intersectional as possible, however, as any single source, we are by...

(Printer-friendly PDF version | 311 KB) (Large Print PDF version | 319 KB) (Spanish version) Words are powerful. The words you use and the way you portray individuals with disabilities matters.

The way we use language shows respect and understanding or a lack thereof. This guide offers inclusive language recommendations for various areas of life.

GLAAD's Media Reference Guide offers education and guidance on telling transgender people's stories in ways that bring out the best in journalism.

We met up with Durga Gawde and spoke to them about what it's like identifying as gender fluid, how many times they have to explain to people what that means and why they're tired of it. Click here to SUBSCRIBE to VICE Asia: https://bit.ly/2LhqAR9

Here’s our guide on what pronouns are, why they matter, and how to use new ones and support your trans friends! http://minus18.org.au/pronouns When you come out as trans, people sometimes take a while to adjust to your new pronouns, or don’t quite understand. So we launched a new campaign to help! An article that introduces the topic, a video with a rundown from trans young people, and a web app where you can learn and practice pronouns! Filmed Marco Fink Jess Panczel Edited Marco Fink --- Minus18 is Australia's largest youth-led organisation for same-sex attracted and gender diverse young people. This is where we belong. Website https://minus18.org.au Facebook https://www.facebook.com/minus18youth Twitter https://twitter.com/minus18youth Tumblr http://minus18.tumblr.com Instagram http://instagram.com/minus18youth

Asking for and using correct pronouns is a way to respect those around you and create an inclusive environment for people of all genders and gender expressions. Here is a short primer on pronoun use at Columbia, with some quick suggestions for how to be an ally to queer and transgender members of our University community. Students can now opt to list the pronouns they use in CourseWorks. For more information on pronouns in use and for additional resources, visit: https://universitylife.columbia.edu/pronouns Want another way to show your support? Add this video to your e-mail signature. How to add a link to your signature in Gmail: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oFo5yFKUwwA How to add a link to your signature in Outlook: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fte6DcugtNo

Our last edition contained a review of A Quick & Easy Guide to They/Them Pronouns by Archie Bongiovanni and Tristan Jimerson. As my colleagues noted,...

Even well-meaning people may be intimidated by the spectrum of gender identities.

Transgender and non-binary people come from all walks of life. The HRC Foundation has estimated that there are more than two million of us across the United States. We are…

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We would like to make clear that although it can be useful to have this kind of structure to introduce folks to some of the language that is used to talk about sexualized violence…

Languages that contain only “he” and “she” pronouns pose problems for communicating about gender identity. Here’s how some language teachers are helping.