… her; her or his. Use the third person plural (‘they’). Use gender-neutral pronouns, such as “ze”. Rephrase to omit … article (the) or indefinite article (a). Information about gender and gendered nouns (“female lawyer”) Do not provide … Ensure that your language actively promotes genderequality by not trivialising or subordinating women. When …
… term ‘postman’ suggests all postal workers are men. In a gender-equal society it is important to use language that … nouns and adjectives should be avoided and replaced with gender-neutral terms. Examples Gender-discriminatory language Manmade fabrics can actually …
… ‘man’ to refer to the experiences of all people. Example Gender-discriminatory language Under the law, all men are equal. Gender-neutral language Under the law, all people are equal. Gender-sensitive language Under the law, all women and men …
… organisations have taken to encourage greater use of gender-sensitive language. It is designed to help you … understand the wider picture into which your work fits. Genderequality policies in the EU The European Union (EU) aims to …
… To ensure that you've used ‘gender-savvy’ language in your writing, try asking yourself … reflect the idea that women, men and those of a non-binary gender are independent persons of equal value, dignity, integrity and respect? When using gender-neutral language, have you considered whether there …
… so you may feel that it is safest to avoid any mention of gender altogether. Indeed, we sometimes recommend gender-neutral expressions as one way of avoiding gender-discriminatory language , i.e. language that fosters …
… Gender-sensitive language Gender-sensitive language is genderequality made manifest through language. Genderequality in language is attained when women and men – and …
… EIGE's GenderEquality Glossary and Thesaurus is undergoing extensive … available in all EU languages. Further information EIGE's GenderEquality Glossary & Thesaurus …
… Gender mainstreaming methods and tools can be of vital … as they offer clear guidance on how to implement gender mainstreaming in practical terms. They support a … and effects of the organisation’s work better meet genderequality objectives. Further information EIGE's tools and …