Is it always necessary? Over the last few months, we have been taking a closer look at gender-inclusive language, including what it is and why we should or should not use it and how it can be implemented. It is a divisive topic—especially in more heavily gendered languages. There only seems to be a for […]
Recap In the first post of this series, I had a closer look at what gender-inclusive language is and discussed a few of the arguments for and against using it. If you have not yet had a look at it and would like to find out more about the basics, you can read the article […]
What is gender-inclusive or gender-neutral language? “Gender-inclusive” or “gender-neutral” language is currently one of the hot topics of linguistics. Both terms describe language that talks about people without imparting a bias towards any specific sex or gender. It aims to be as comprehensive as possible, hoping to also include more flexible gender identities. Why is […]