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Using Gender Inclusive Language

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Explore core concepts in critical thinking and practical strategies for using gender-inclusive language in the workplace.

Syllabus

Introduction
  • Inclusive workplaces begin with language
1. The Importance of Language in Workplace Culture
  • Understanding the power of language
  • Language is an indicator of belonging
2. What Is Gendered Language?
  • What is gender?
  • What is gendered language?
  • Why does language work in a binary, either/or way?
3. Costs and Disadvantages Embedded in Our Use of Language
  • Words have often-unexamined associations
  • Words have defaults that can exclude folks
  • Word choices can create disadvantages and harms
4. Strategies for Using Gender-Inclusive Language
  • Move beyond a stereotypical and binary use of words
  • Move away from defaults and archetypes
  • Use words that are inclusive of many gender identities
  • Create space for others
Evolution, Growth, and Curiosity
  • Gendered language evolves as our lived experiences evolve

Taught by

Lori Nishiura Mackenzie

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