Give a definition of neutral language and some examples of types of bias that might harm inclusiveness
Neutral language treats everyone equally, making no unwarranted assumptions about any group of people. Examples of bias might include:
?
a. Using "he" consistently to refer to both men and women.
b. Identifying people by age, gender, or ethnicity, when such information is not relevant to the situation.
c. Using terms that could be viewed as dismissive (e.g., "girls," "youngsters," "old-timers,") when such terms are not relevant to the situation.
d. Using labels for ethnic groups that the groups themselves disapprove of.
?
You might also like to view...
All of the following are inventory costing methods except
a. first-in, first-out. b. average-cost. c. periodic. d. specific identification.
Tess has talked with her boyfriend about her problems at work, and he has convinced her to take action instead of complaining to him. Tess texts her boss, Jim, a list of the issues that are causing her stress and dissatisfaction at work. She doesn’t understand why Jim seems extremely unhappy with her when she arrives at work the next day. What is likely the source of her boss’s displeasure?
a. Tess’s problems are not Jim’s problems, and he cares only about her work performance. b. Texting was an inappropriate channel for upward communication of this nature. c. Jim expects complaints to be communicated formally, via letter or memo. d. Tess is taking her work too seriously and creating a defensive work environment.
In a report on effective advertising to the net generation, researchers explain the small size of the selected sample and the use of three selected online databases. They are describing the ____ of the study
a. delimitations b. scope c. limitations d. hypotheses
Generation X refers to those born
A. from 1965 to 1977. B. from 1945 to 1964. C. from 1978 to 1994. D. since 1994. E. before 1945.