How Can I Avoid Using Inclusive Langauge?

Inclusive language is a sort of broad term that generally refers to speaking without using politically correct language. When you fail to use politically correct language choices, you run the risk of either offending or alienating a specific group or subset within the population. The solution is to learn how to recognize inclusive language when you see it and then to avoid using it in your general speech and writing. With these strategies, you will not need to worry about offending anyone.

Instructions

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      Ask yourself if the language perpetuates a stereotype about the group of people to which you're referring. If it does, then it is inclusive language that should be avoided.

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      Avoid singling a person out with your language. Singling a person or group out from the rest of the population because of gender, ethnicity, cultural background, sexual orientation or disability is inclusive language you should not use.

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      Never say "never" or "always." When describing a person or group of people, do not use language that implies there are no exceptions, such as women are always moody or men are always stubborn. This is inclusive language.

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      Refer to people with disabilities in a way that does not allow their disability to define them. For example, do not say, "Autistic child." Say, "Child with autism."

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      Use gender neutral language whenever the option is available. For example, use businessperson, rather than businessman, or homemaker, rather than housewife.

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