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===Inclusive language=== {{Main|Inclusive language}} [[Inclusive language|Inclusive or Equity Language]] is a [[Style (sociolinguistics)|language style]] that avoids expressions that its proponents perceive as expressing or implying ideas that are [[Sexism|sexist]], [[Racism|racist]], or otherwise [[Bias|biased]], [[Prejudice|prejudiced]], or insulting to any particular group of people; and instead uses language intended to avoid offense and fulfill the ideals of [[egalitarianism]]. This language style is sometimes referred to as a type of "political correctness", either as a neutral description or with negative connotations by its opponents.<ref name="Think!">{{Cite podcast |title=The Limits Of Political Correctness (panel discussion) |date=17 February 2015 |url=https://think.kera.org/2015/02/17/the-battle-over-political-correctness/ |access-date=30 May 2022 |website=Think |publisher=[[KERA (FM)]] |first=Krys |last=Boyd |language=en-US}}</ref> At least some supporters deny an association between the two ("Political correctness is focused on not offending whereas inclusive language is focused on honoring people's identities.").<ref name="UD-ILS">{{cite web |title=Inclusive Language Standards |url=https://www1.udel.edu/itwebdev/help/dei.html#:~:text=%22Inclusive%20language%20is%20not%20the,focused%20on%20honoring%20people's%20identities. |website=University of Delaware |access-date=25 April 2023}}</ref>
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