Inclusive Writing Manual: Advancing Gender Equality Through Language
Comprehensive guide on inclusive writing practices designed to promote gender equality through conscious language use. Developed by Mots-Clés communication agency and based on guidelines from France's High Council for Gender Equality, this manual provides practical strategies for non-discriminatory communication. The guide establishes three core conventions: gender agreement for job titles, professions, and ranks; balanced use of feminine and masculine forms through alphabetical enumeration, medial points, or gender-neutral terms; and elimination of common noun antonomasies for "Woman" and "Man". Includes extensive vocabulary tables featuring frequently used terms with feminine and masculine variants, detailed argumentation addressing common objections, survey data on inclusive writing acceptance, and bibliography of foundational works. Designed for institutions, businesses, and associations committed to institutional communication reform. Enhanced third edition from January 2019 incorporates user feedback and practical implementation experience.
Table of Contents:
- Preamble .... 4
- Three conventions of inclusive writing adopted by Mots-Clés .... 7
- Concretely .... 8
- Table of inclusive writing for frequently used terms .... 13
- Indicative bibliography .... 17
- FAQ on arguments .... 19
- A survey on inclusive writing .... 24
- Postface .... 26
- And now? .... 27
- Contact .... 28
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