[PDF] Words Matter - Guidelines on Using Inclusive Language in the

How do you describe Inclusive language?

Dissuade discriminatory or gendered remarks that may make youth feel unwelcome. Describe inclusive language by talking about how a person’s choice of language can sometimes make people uncomfortable, discriminate against certain individuals, or alternately, create a comfortable environment and promote respectful relationships and interactions.

What is the inclusive language project team?

Campus leaders in diversity, equity and inclusion and in communications convened a six-person, diverse, cross-institutional Inclusive Language Project Team. (See appendix) The team surveyed the employee resource groups and other campus affinity groups, including students and trainees, to make the case for and shape the guide’s content.

What is a language and inclusion workshop?

Language and Inclusion Workshop Description: This workshop is designed to help facilitate a discussion around the use of language, both spoken and written. Does the language we use unintentionally exclude or impact a youth in a negative way? Does the language we use privilege certain groups over others?

How do public service employees demonstrate inclusive language in the workplace?

These guidelines on using inclusive language in the workplace are an example of how public service employees demonstrate these values. People first. Many general principles provided in this guide involve seeing the person as an individual first and becoming aware of diverse audiences. Words matter.