CHAPTER16
Avoiding Sexism, Bias, and Other No-No’s
In This Chapter
- Promoting gender equality in language
- Choosing the right racial and ethnic terms
- Remaining sensitive to labels
- Avoiding the temptation to overgeneralize
There are many different types of people in this world, and it’s important to address them respectfully. Since language is always changing, and terms for different groups of people also change, it’s important to be careful and vigilant when referring to someone’s gender, race, religion, or other status.
If you can remember a time when someone insulted you, deliberately or accidentally, you’ll get a sense for how people feel ...
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