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Would you help me with an "inclusive language" doc for work?

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catgirl1976 · 17/10/2021 19:59

I've been asked to review an "inclusive language" document for work.

I was dreading it but actually it was really well written and sensible and I am happy to approve it (My department hasn't written it but I've been asked to sign it off with my department's approval if that makes sense)

There is only one thing I want to change and that is it suggest "cis" as an inclusive word

I want to go back saying all good but remove "cis" as it is controversial and offensive to many especially those with gender critical and / or feminist views. I'd like to link to some articles as I think the Head of Dept who has authored this will be unaware why it is offensive to so many people (including me)

Would anyone be kind enough to link me to any opinion pieces from fairly reputable sources or organisations I could use to back this up?

Thank you in advance :)

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PermanentTemporary · 17/10/2021 22:33

OneEpisode has it i think - outside very small circles 'cis' is unknown and confusing. Presenters on TV and radio always ask people to explain it if they use it.

OneEpisode · 17/10/2021 22:30

I personally find “cis” offensive. I don’t know if arguing offensive will help though. Depending on the organisation, arguing that it’s unhelpful might be more effective though.
Think about your organisation. Is everyone young, with a recent university education and English as a first language? If not, using “cis” might not actually be very inclusive.

Original poster
catgirl1976 · 17/10/2021 22:26

Thank you 🙏. I’ve asked HQ to move it

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titchy · 17/10/2021 22:17

@catgirl1976

Oh -thank you. chat or Aibu do you mean?
The other feminism one - sex and gender debate or whatever it's called
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catgirl1976 · 17/10/2021 22:15

Maybe the CIA invented cis 🤣❤️

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PamDenick · 17/10/2021 22:15

Cis!!

PamDenick · 17/10/2021 22:14

You’re right. CIA is offensive.

Original poster
catgirl1976 · 17/10/2021 22:13

Oh -thank you. chat or Aibu do you mean?

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MrsOvertonsWindow · 17/10/2021 22:11

OP - you'd probably get an answer on the other board ?