For anyone curious or serious about conscious language.
The latest observations, opinions, and style guides—all in one place.
conscious language = kind language + compassionate language + mindful language + empowering language + respectful language + inclusive language
Are “Fetus” and “Unborn Child” Interchangeable?
Guidance from Rewire.News and the 2018 Associated Press Stylebook.
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Moving Beyond “Default” Language in Pop-Culture Criticism
On the practice of assuming that straightness and Whiteness are culturally neutral.
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Why We Should Examine Our Culinary Vocabulary
On the importance of using conscious language.
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Conscious Language in “The American Heritage Dictionary”
Conscious Style Guide speaks with Steve Kleinedler.
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Drop the Hyphen in “Asian American”
On the historical divisiveness of an unnecessary punctuation mark.
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Young People and Ageist Language
Changing our attitudes toward children.
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