The language we speak has power over us; it influences the way we view others. Languages morph in accordance with our culture and reflect our values. By being intentional about the way we speak and ...

When the United Nations introduced guidelines with gender-inclusive strategies for six major languages, not everyone was keen to jump on the bandwagon. Some felt the changes altered the symmetry of ...

The use of phrases such as “pregnant people” or “penis owners” in cultural or political discourse is sometimes met with confusion, or even anger. Why use these terms when, as some people ask, “only ...

The era of “manned” spaceflight ended long ago, and the continued use of this language diminishes and erases six decades of women’s contributions to spaceflight Emily A. Margolis Christina Koch (left) ...

Gender-neutral and gender-inclusive language is currently being discussed in the public sphere, and views on the subject have increasingly been voiced by individuals as well as organisations. These ...

The French Senate has voted in favour of a proposed law banning gender-inclusive language from official communications in France. MPs will now have to vote on the law, although no date has been ...