Eliminate Sexist Language

Eliminating Sexist Language

• Eliminate words that imply a specific gender, such as "man" or "he" to describe a person, to avoid sexist language.

Purpose of Editing for Sexist Language

• The main purpose of editing for sexist language is to promote inclusivity, respect, and equality for all genders.

Gender-Neutral Language

• Examples of gender-neutral language include using "person" or "individual" instead of "man" or "woman".
• Gender-neutral language helps to avoid assuming a person's gender identity.

Significance of Gender-Neutral Language

• Using gender-neutral language helps to promote equality and inclusion, and avoids perpetuating gender stereotypes.
• It also helps to create a more welcoming and respectful environment for people of all genders.

Gender-Specific Job Titles

• Examples of gender-specific job titles include "policeman" or "mailman".
• These titles should be replaced with gender-neutral alternatives, such as "police officer" or "mail carrier".

Reasons to Edit for Sexist Language

• Reasons to edit for sexist language include promoting equality, avoiding offense, and creating a more inclusive environment.
• Editing for sexist language is NOT done to avoid criticism or to be overly politically correct.

Microaggressions in Language

• Examples of microaggressions in language include using gender-specific language or making assumptions about a person's gender identity.
• Microaggressions can have a negative impact on a person's sense of self-worth and create a hostile environment.

Gender-Neutral Pronouns

• Examples of gender-neutral pronouns include "they" and "ze".
• Using gender-neutral pronouns helps to avoid assuming a person's gender identity and promotes respect and inclusivity.

Gendered Job Titles

• Examples of gendered job titles include "actress" or "stewardess".
• These titles should be replaced with gender-neutral alternatives, such as "actor" or "flight attendant".

Strategies for Editing for Sexist Language

• Strategies for editing for sexist language include using gender-neutral language, avoiding gender-specific job titles, and being aware of microaggressions.
• A strategy that is NOT effective for editing for sexist language is simply replacing masculine pronouns with feminine pronouns.