Book description
Avoid inadvertently offending or alienating anyone by following six straightforward communication guidelines developed by a no-nonsense linguistic anthropologist and business consultant.
In today's fast-moving and combative culture, language can feel like a minefield. Terms around gender, disability, race, sexuality and more are constantly evolving. Words that used to be acceptable…
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1 author picked The Inclusive Language Field Guide as one of their favorite books. Why do they recommend it?
I’ll be the first to admit that I’ve mistakenly used non-inclusive words. I often don’t realize it until someone points it out. Then, I add it to my ever-growing list of terms to avoid and what I should say instead. Now, after reading this book by inclusive language expert Dr. Suzanne Wertheim, I have six principles to follow to help me evaluate my language choices before I make a mistake. They’re so helpful that I’ve put them on a sticky note and reference them frequently.
Her book is filled with real-world stories and examples that bring the principles to life,…
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