Bias-free communication

Bias-free communication is speech or writing that attempts to include people of all ethnicities, gender identities, sexual orientations, religious affiliations, abilities, and ages by communicating in a way that makes no assumptions about the receiver of such communication.[1][2][3]

An important part of communicating in a bias-free manner is by making sure you are engaging in meaningful conversations, using bias-free language. The writer's word choice is vital in terms of effectively communicating in ways that do not offend the receiver. According to Locker, "Bias-free language is language that is sensitive to people's sex, race, age, physical condition and many other categories. Bias-free language does not discriminate and therefore includes all readers in a fair and friendly manner."[4]

References
  1. "Bias-Free Communication: Guidelines for Communicating in a Diverse Community". Michigan State University. Archived from the original on October 26, 2015. Retrieved October 19, 2015.
  2. "Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association, Sixth Edition American Psychological Association". Retrieved October 19, 2015.
  3. "APA Style". Washington, DC: American Psychological Association. Retrieved October 19, 2015.
  4. "Bias-free Language" (PDF).


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