As a gynecologist, it’s inevitable that every Instagram post I write or TikTok I create using gender-inclusive language elicits countless comments like: Let me be clear: No one is trying to erase ...
Gender-neutral and gender-inclusive language is currently being discussed in the public sphere, and views on the subject have increasingly been voiced by individuals as well as organisations. These ...
Motherly, mother tongue, maiden name and masterpiece are “banned” words in a new EU-funded gender-neutral guide to aid ...
Communication affects how people think, feel, and connect. The words we use don’t just express our thoughts; they also shape how others see the world. In a diverse society, it is important to use ...
In recent years, the promotion of gender-inclusive language has been a focus of social, political, and institutional reform across the globe. However, in many contexts, this momentum has slowed, ...
The EU's latest English Style Guide advises against using gendered terms, promoting more inclusive alternatives such as ‘the average person.’ Reuters The European Union has urged politicians, ...
The use of phrases such as “pregnant people” or “penis owners” in cultural or political discourse is sometimes met with confusion, or even anger. Why use these terms when, as some people ask, “only ...