Gender-Inclusive Language Practices

The video tutorial by Emma discusses the importance of gender-inclusive language, highlighting how language has evolved over time to become more inclusive of both men and women. It covers historical language use, vocabulary changes, and grammar adjustments to promote inclusivity. The tutorial provides practical examples and exercises to help viewers understand and apply gender-sensitive language in various contexts.

What is the main focus of gender-inclusive language?

• To exclude certain professions

• To make language more complex

• To include all genders in communication

• To simplify grammar rules

Why is language considered to be always changing?

• Due to changes in societal roles and norms

• Due to technological advancements

• Because new words are invented daily

• Because people forget old words

In the past, what did the term 'man' often refer to?

• A group of children

• Only women

• People in general

• A specific male individual

How can the sentence 'Man has always been driven by his desire for happiness' be made more inclusive?

• By specifying a particular man

• By using a different verb

• By adding more adjectives

• By changing 'man' to 'people'

What is a modern alternative to the term 'mankind'?

• Manity

• Humankind

• Peoplekind

• Personkind

Which of the following is a gender-neutral term for 'chairman'?

• Chairwoman

• Chairperson

• Chairman

• Chairlady

What is the gender-neutral term for 'policeman'?

• Policelady

• Police officer

• Policeperson

• Policewoman

Why is 'his or her' not ideal in long paragraphs?

• It is grammatically incorrect

• It makes the text longer and harder to read

• It is not inclusive

• It is too formal

What is the best way to make a sentence gender-inclusive?

• Avoid using pronouns

• Use 'he or she' repeatedly

• Pluralize the subject

• Use 'his' for all subjects

How can the sentence 'A nurse should be nice to her patients' be made more inclusive?

• By specifying the gender of the nurse

• By pluralizing 'nurse' and using 'their'

• By changing 'nurse' to 'doctor'

• By using 'his' instead of 'her'