Here's a helpful resource from we create space:
The Queer Allyship Lexicon, with over 300 terms defined.
"An Intersectional LGBTQ+ Glossary of Terms
Language can shape environments, and words can be an integral tool for creating culture change and inclusive workplaces. We must all actively and continually educate ourselves as we create a path to progress."
Check it out at
https://www.wecreatespace.co/glossary
Here's another helpful resource on being more inclusive in the words we choose. This is from the Government of Canada:
"The Inclusionary contains a list of gendered words, along with suggestions for inclusive solutions. It was designed to provide writers, editors and translators with a starting point for writing inclusively in English, in accordance with the techniques outlined in the Guidelines for Inclusive Writing."
Here's an example of one of the 105 words they have included:
Check it out at:
https://www.noslangues-ourlanguages.gc.ca/en/writing-tips-plus/inclusionary
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man-hour (noun)
Examples and solutions:
Gendered sentence: "The estimated time required was 90 man-hours."
Inclusive solutions:
- The estimated time required was 90 person-hours
- The estimated time required was 90 work hours.
- The estimated time required was 90 hours of work.
- The estimated time required was 90 hours of labour.
