Gender Sensitivity
instead of steward, stewardess
flight attendant
instead of man power
human resources
ancestors, forebears
instead of forefathers
instead of congressman
legislator, representative
instead of man
person, individual
instead of policeman
police officer
Gender sensitive language
It is the realization of gender equality in written and spoken language. Gender equality in language is attained when women and men and those who do not conform to the binary gender system are made visible and addressed in language as persons of equal value, dignity, integrity and respect.
Stereotyping attributes
It means the usage of certain words which underline stereotypic gendered attributes. For instance, women are caretakers, gentle and emotional, wvhile men are achievers, strong and logical.
Stereotyping roles
It means when certain jobs are presumed to be performed only by men or women, giving rise to gender-biased terms.
Gender sensitivity
It refers to the aim of understanding and taking account of the social and cultural factors involved in gender-based exclusion and discrimination in the most diverse spheres of public and private life.
instead of man-made
artificial, manufactured
instead of common man
average, ordinary person
instead of chairman
chair, chairperson
instead of freshmen
first year students