Inclusive Language: Embracing Gender-Inclusive Communication Strategies

Which of the following is NOT a principle of gender-inclusive language?

Defaulting to gendered titles: Using titles such as "Mr." or "Miss" by default when addressing people, regardless of their preferences.

Avoiding assumptions about pronouns: Asking individuals for their preferred pronouns rather than assuming, to show respect for their gender identity.

Using gender-neutral terms: Ensuring that terms like “humankind” instead of “mankind” are used to avoid implying gender, supporting inclusivity for all identities.

What is "bias-free language"?

Language that uses informal expressions: Bias-free language encourages the use of casual or slang expressions to make language friendlier and less formal in professional settings.

Language that avoids stereotypes and discriminatory expressions: Bias-free language is a way of speaking or writing that intentionally avoids stereotypes, offensive terms, and assumptions about people based on factors such as gender, race, age, or ability.

Language that avoids unnecessary complexity: Bias-free language focuses on simplifying expressions to make communication easier and clearer, ensuring that everyone can understand it.

Which of the following is an example of non-binary language?

"Dear Sir/Madam"

"Hello everyone" (using gender-neutral pronouns)

"Ladies and gentlemen"

Which of the following pronoun options is an example of a gender-neutral pronoun that is inclusive of non-binary identities?

"He/his"

"They/them"

"She/her"

Which of the following sentences avoids the use of gender stereotypes?

"Employees should commit to meeting the company's goals."

"The best managers always know how to motivate their men."

"The secretary must be punctual and precise in her tasks."