What is exclusive language, and why is it considered a problem?

What will be an ideal response?


Exclusive language is language that does not reflect all people who might be members
of a particular group. Traditionally, the use of ?generic? pronouns such as ?he? to refer
to both genders is an example. Another example is the use of terms such as ?policemen?
to refer to all police officers, who may be either men or women. It is considered a
problem because when most people hear a gender specific word, they picture that
gender exclusively, thus rendering others invisible. In addition, it makes the user seem
insensitive.

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