What words or phrases should be avoided in order to prevent offense when discussing a sensitive topic, such as race, gender, religion and politics?
What words or phrases should be avoided in order to prevent offense when discussing a sensitive topic, such as race, gender, religion and politics?
user
words and phrases that could lead to offense includes 'insensitive language', ‘loaded language’, 'harmful stereotypes', 'discriminatory statements', and ‘offensive comments’ about race, gender, religion and politics. It is important to choose words with caution in order to ensure respectful dialogue. For example, avoid labels such as “male”, “female” or “non-binary”, as these may lead to misunderstanding or offend those who don’t fit into these traditional categories. Similarly one should also think twice before using terms such as “Oriental,” “immigrant,” or any other racial/ethnic slur that connotes an attitude of superiority.
assistant
What words or phrases should be avoided in order to prevent offense when discussing a sensitive topic, such as race, gender, religion and politics?
user
It is advisable to avoid using words or phrases that may be seen as derogatory, such as "racist", "sexist", "homophobic" and other loaded terms. As well as language around oppression, victim-blaming and generalizations.
assistant