… supporting the active use and encouragement of inclusive language around the organisation in relation to gender … produced by EIGE to raise awareness of gender-sensitive language. Other useful documents include a glossary to … in writing. Although it provides tips and examples for the Englishlanguage, the underlying principles for …
… provision of a wide range of services related to expert language reviews for publications and website texts produced by EIGE in English and translated into other official EU languages, EIGE … editing services in the EU languages other than English, taking into account gender-sensitive language, as …
… are men. In a gender-equal society it is important to use language that recognises that these posts can be held by … with gender-neutral terms. Examples Gender-discriminatory language Manmade fabrics can actually require less man power … Salesman Salesperson, sales clerk Workman Worker Tips: English gives you the option to make generic terms apply to …
… Sometimes in English different adjectives are used to describe the same … connotations. Semantic non-equivalence These are words in English that are supposed to be equivalent, but actually the … Adjectives commonly used for women (derogatory) Better language Bossy or pushy Assertive Loose Having sexual …
… as an insult, often to mean weak or ineffective. Using language in this way is sexist. Do not employ gender … like a girl, Shutterstock Examples Gender-insensitive language Paul’s effeminate handshake did not impress his new … * This is the implied usage of the phrase ‘like a girl’ in English, to do something badly or in a silly or weak manner. …
… in certain roles. Instead you should use gender-neutral language. A common way to do this is to use the plural … ‘they’. This is becoming more and more common in standard English. Examples Gender-insensitive language The number of years an electrician will spend …
… Information on the second GPR (2011 to 2016) in German language, information in English available as well: Read more on GPR Information on the first GPR (2008 to 2011) in German language: Read more on GPR …