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Grammar and Style
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Grammar and Style

by Mark Peters
February 2014
Beginner content levelBeginner
352 pages
6h 29m
English
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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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ISBN: 9781615644407