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    2017/10/13 · Inclusive Language Guidance LGBTQ Welcome & Equality, Welcoming Congregation Program “Examining and extending our language gives us a chance to broaden our definition of the word we .”

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    2018/08/10 · Words That Hurt and Why Sometimes we say words without realizing the impact they may have on others. Say what you mean and mean what you say. Take time to educate yourself about language and histories of oppression.

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    Gender pronouns (he/she/they/ze etc.) specifically refer to people that you are talking about. Pronouns – A How To Guide Note: the top line is meant to indicate two separate – but similarly spelled – sets of pronouns.

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    2019/01/31 · So, then, we should not use language that offends, not unless absolutely necessary to speak the truth. It’s an unnecessary offense to turn aside from the use of terms such as gay, or gay marriage, or LGBT, or other terms in common use and generally acceptable.

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    2018/08/10 · Words That Hurt and Why Sometimes we say words without realizing the impact they may have on others. Say what you mean and mean what you say. Take time to educate yourself about language and histories of oppression.

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    2017/07/22 · Let's run through these letters: * L - Lesbian (women) * * Necessary for many women in the community * G - Gay (men) * * Necessary for many men in the community * B - Bisexual (either) * * Necessary for many

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  • 10 Offensive Terms No Longer Accepted In The LGBT ...

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    Practicing a person’s pronouns out loud in a private setting is a helpful strategy for changing the language you use. If you need to practice pronouns with a safe person, you’re welcome to use the LGBT* Center staff as a resource.

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    2015/11/16 · Although the usage isn’t explicitly outlined in the Publication Manual, APA’s guidelines for bias-free language clearly state that writers should be sensitive to labels: Respect people’s preferences; call people what they prefer to be called.

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    Date: 05/04/16 Duration: 18:37:00 In this episode we speak to gay, lesbian and trans people talk about their work, their colleagues, disclosure, language and why there’s no such thing as the LGBT community. Our guests include Stephen Frost, a globally recognised diversity expert for Frost Included, trainee vet Hattie Smart, EY partner Liz …

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  • How the word ‘queer’ was adopted by the LGBTQ …

    2019/01/22 · Webster’s New World College Dictionary, Fifth Edition, the current one, used by the Associated Press and many news organizations, is expansive by comparison. It lists “queer” this way: “[Slang] homosexual: in general usage, still chiefly a slang term of contempt or derision, but lately used as by some academics and homosexual activists …

  • WHAT IS LGBT? - LGBT Ireland

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  • Language and Inclusivity - University of Cambridge

    Language and inclusivity – for societies, organizations and individuals Language and Pronouns Trans people should always be addressed and accommodated in the gender in which they present, unless they specify otherwise. This includes use of pronouns and titles, in notes, speech and correspondence. If in doubt, ask the person what they prefer; in general, trans… Read More »Language …

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    LGBT (or GLBT) is an initialism that stands for lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender.In use since the 1990s, the term is an adaptation of the initialism LGB, which was used to replace the term gay in reference to the LGBT community beginning in the mid-to …

  • Pronouns | Gender & Sexuality Services

    Practicing a person’s pronouns out loud in a private setting is a helpful strategy for changing the language you use. If you need to practice pronouns with a safe person, you’re welcome to use the LGBT* Center staff as a resource.

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