![]() ![]() ![]() Like other Ontario post-secondary institutions, the University of Guelph has embraced gender ideology, as well as “Equity, Diversity and Inclusion” (EDI) policies. ![]() Rather than man-made, use artificial, constructed, manufactured.”Īdditionally, the SOGI style guide says to “avoid gender-specific words related to women.” “Actor” should be used instead of “actress”, “server” should be used instead of “waitress”, “first language” should be used instead of “mother tongue,” and “birth name” should be used instead of “maiden name”. Rather than man or mankind, use person, individual, people, human beings, humanity. “Consider other gender-neutral words as follows,” adds the guide. Guelph says the words “alumni”, “alumnus,” or “alumna” should also be avoided, as they are not gender-neutral. “When writing speeches or addressing formal audiences, use inclusive, gender-neutral language such as ‘welcome to all our guests’ or ‘distinguished guests.'” “Avoid addressing a crowd as ‘ladies and gentlemen,'” it adds. Work, kids, health countless factors can get in the way of good sex. “Instead, use the phrase ‘all sexes/genders.’” ![]() Avoid references to ‘both sexes/genders,’ ‘either sex/gender,’ or ‘opposite sex/gender,'” says the guide. “Binary language implies only two sexes and/or genders. The guide also calls for the use of “Gender-Neutral and Gender-Inclusive Language,” which means avoiding words that hint at there being two sexes or genders as well as words that contain the word “man”. ![]()
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