Can you find more inclusive language alternatives?
Sexist and gender-biased
Ambassadors and their wives are invited to attend an after-dinner reception.
Gender-neutral
Guests are invited to attend an after-dinner reception.
Gender-inclusive
Ambassadors and their spouses are invited to attend an after-dinner reception.
Can you connect these examples of gender-biased language with gender-neutral alternatives?
Click or tap the expressions you think are a match and see the results.
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Man in the street
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Every man for himself
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Mankind
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To a man
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Under the law, all men are equal
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Each applicant should submit his résumé by tomorrow
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Policeman or policewoman
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Businessman or businesswoman
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Repairman
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Statesman
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Steward or stewardess
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Welcome ladies and gentlemen
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Dear sir, madam
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Average person
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Everyone for themself
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Humankind
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Every person
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Under the law, all people are equal
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Each applicant should submit their résumé by tomorrow
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Police officer
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Business executive
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Repairer, technician
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Politician, diplomat
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Flight attendant
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Welcome everyone
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To whom it may concern