Give a definition of neutral language and some examples of types ...

[genevieve1028]

Give a definition of neutral language and some examples of types of bias that might harm inclusiveness.

Question 2

Which of the following statements about today's job market is accurate?
 A) Today the emphasis is on what the applicant wants.
  B) Career paths today tend to be linear, which means that new hires will start in a job and steadily rise through the ranks.
  C) Employers are most interested in how a candidate will add value to the hiring organization.
  D) A professional rsum is not as integral to the job search process as it once was.

[daiying98]

Answer to Question 1

Neutral language treats everyone equally, making no unwarranted assumptions about any group of people. Examples of bias might include:


a. Using he consistently to refer to both men and women.
b. Identifying people by age, gender, or ethnicity, when such information is not relevant to the situation.
c. Using terms that could be viewed as dismissive (e.g., girls, youngsters, old-timers,) when such terms are not relevant to the situation.
d. Using labels for ethnic groups that the groups themselves disapprove of.


Answer to Question 2

C