Student Government: Terms Like ‘Brotherhood’ or ‘Group of Women’ Are ‘Textual Discrimination’

The U of Rochester cracks down on single-gender clubs– and groups using ‘discriminatory’ gendered language.

Study: Describing Breastfeeding as ‘Natural’ Is Unethical Because It Reinforces Gender Roles

Using the term ‘natural’ is ‘ethically inappropriate’ because it suggests women are babies’ primary caretakers.

Australian Government: Calling Girls ‘Tomboys’ or ‘Little Princesses’ Contributes to Domestic Violence

Common phrases actually have ‘hidden meanings’ that encourage violence against women, the new guide claims.

Rice University Won’t Use the Word ‘College Master’ Anymore, Citing ‘Negative Historical Connotation’

It’s too close to ‘slave master,’ one university official said.

University Bans ‘Discriminatory’ Words Like ‘Manpower’ and ‘Christian Name’; Violators Face Punishment

Those who don’t adhere to the language restrictions may face punishment.

British Hospital Bans Midwives From Saying ‘Offensive’ Word ‘Fella’

The lesbian couple who complained about the gendered word received ‘one-to-one parentcraft sessions.’

Divinity Schools: Stop Using ‘He’ or ‘Him’ to Refer to God

Even God falls under the ‘inclusive language’ policy.

Forbes Writer: Using ‘Ninja’ In a Job Listing Is Sexist, Deters Women From Applying

‘Ninja’ is apparently too masculine for the delicate sensibilities of female job-seekers.

Cambridge Prof: Never Call Women ‘Hard-Working’ or ‘Conscientious’ in Letters of Recommendation

Professional references should also avoid describing a woman as ‘dependable,’ ‘warm’ or ‘kind,’ she says.

‘No-Shave November’ Now Under Attack

Too manly? Insufficiently inclusive?

Students at University of Northern Colorado Forced to Use ‘Mandatory’ Gender Neutral Language

‘Instead of ‘all men,’ we use ‘all people,’ two professors said.