Knowra Inclusive language Inclusive language Inclusive language uses words and forms of expression intended to avoid excluding, stereotyping, or misrepresenting people on the basis of identity or circumstance.
Person-first language : A style that names a person before a condition or characteristic, as in “person with a disability.” It offers one way to avoid making a diagnosis or trait define someone.
Self-identification : The process by which people name or describe their own identities. Respectful language often follows the terms people use for themselves.
Prescriptive grammar : Rules that specify how language should be used according to a chosen standard. Inclusive choices sometimes challenge established conventions treated as grammatical rules.
Linguistic relativity : The idea that language can influence habitual thought and perception without fully determining them. It frames questions about whether wording shapes how people notice and interpret social groups.
Identity-first language : A style that names an identity before the person, as in “Deaf person” or “autistic person.” It differs from person-first wording and is preferred by some communities.
Disability language : Words and conventions used to describe disability, disabled people, and related experiences. Disability terminology illustrates why no single wording suits every person or community.
Euphemism : A mild or indirect expression substituted for one considered harsh, taboo, or unpleasant. An indirect substitute may sound polite without improving accuracy or respect.
Social identity : The part of a person's self-concept derived from membership in social groups. Names and descriptions can affirm or deny how people understand their group membership.
Gender-neutral language : Language that avoids specifying gender when it is unknown, irrelevant, or not limited to two categories. It reduces assumptions about gender in pronouns, titles, and general descriptions.
Gender-inclusive language : Language that recognizes people of all genders and avoids assuming everyone is a man or woman. It is a specific dimension of inclusion with distinct pronoun and naming choices.
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