3 ways to create more inclusive communications - Kademy - chunk 8

wouldn’t think, “It’s okay, the journalist will know they didn’t mean it.” You’d correct them politely so they don’t get misquoted. Similarly, when it comes to inclusive language, it’s up to us as communicators to consider how someone else, particularly someone with different experiences, might perceive the information we’re sharing. Find reputable sources to stay current and ‘in the know’ – words previously considered ‘acceptable’ or ignored yesterday can quickly be thrust into the spotlight for the wrong reasons. Remember that inclusive language is more than avoiding offensive terms.