Gender-Fair Language Guide PDF

1 Language refers to a system of symbols that has specific and arbitrary meaning in a given society. 2 3 WHEN THAT APRILL WITH HIS SHOURES SOOTE. THE DROGHTE OF MARCH HAT PERCED TO THE ROOTE AND BATHED EVERY VEYNE IN SWICH LICUOR When April wi...

1 Language refers to a system of symbols that has specific and arbitrary meaning in a given society. 2 3 WHEN THAT APRILL WITH HIS SHOURES SOOTE. THE DROGHTE OF MARCH HAT PERCED TO THE ROOTE AND BATHED EVERY VEYNE IN SWICH LICUOR When April with his showers sweet with fruit. The drought of March has pierced unto the root And bathed each vein with liquor that has power 4 a. netiquette - (a blend of “network” and “etiquette”, referring to appropriate behavior on line) b. emoticon - (a blend of “emotion” and “icon”, referring to punctuation symbols used in emails or text messages to indicate emotions) c. webinar - (referring to seminar held on line) d. selfie - an image that includes oneself (often with another person or as part of a group) and is taken by oneself using a digital camera especially for posting on social networks 5 Gender-fair language (GFL) was introduced as a response to a broader attempt to reduce stereotyping and discrimination in language. 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25  EXAMPLES OF GENDER-SENSITIVE WORDS/PHRASES 26  Occupational References BIASED BIAS-FREE foreman supervisor delivery boy courier, messenger waitress, waiter server landlady, landlord proprietor, building manager steward, stewardess flight attendant saleslady, salesman sales clerk, sales rep, sales agent mailman mail carrier, letter carrier newsman journalist, reporter policeman police officer repairman technician 27  Role References BIASED BIAS-FREE chairman, chairwoman chair, chairperson housewife, homemaker househusband hostess host freshman first year student middleman go-between, intermediary spokesman spokesperson alumni graduates common man common person 28  Group References BIASED BIAS-FREE brotherhood kinship, community countryman compatriot fatherland/motherland native land forefathers ancestors man, mankind humankind, humanity, humans mother tongue native language fellowship camaraderie, gathering working man, working worker, wage-earner woman fraternal intimate 29  Other Stereotypes BIASED BIAS-FREE man of action dynamo man-made artificial, synthetic, machine- made manpower human resources motherly loving, warm, nurturing workmanship quality construction, expertise master of ceremonies emcee man-hours hours of work masterful skilled, authoritative, commanding masterplan comprehensive plan, vision 30 Statements and Turns of Phrases BIASED BIAS-FREE All men are created equal. We are all created equal. Best man for the job. Best person for the job. no man’s land unclaimed territory maiden name birth name maiden voyage first voyage man enough strong enough man of the world sophisticated man of letters scholarly, literary figure self-made man self-made person like a man resolutely, bravely 31 32 33 34  “When we use gender fair language, we affirm the inherent dignity, worth, and value of every person, female and male. No one gets left out. Everyone is included. And we realize there is room at the table for all of us - all loved, all valued, all respected.” 35 36  THANK YOU ALL FOR SPARING YOUR VALUABLE TIME AND PATIENT LISTENING 37