Staff have been told not to use 'offensive terms' including 'ladies and gentlemen' 'man-power' and 'guys'
Staff members in the House of Commons have been instructed not to use "offensive terms" including "ladies and gentlemen".Staff members in the House of Commons have been instructed not to use "offensive terms" including "ladies and gentlemen".
The phrase "man-power" has also been replaced with "workforce or staffing" and employees must not refer to groups of people as "guys". Adding: "The language you use impacts others around you, if the words and phrases you use are offensive this may exclude certain groups of people based on assumptions; cause distress or embarrassment; reinforce derogatory labels or stereotypes and belittle certain groups of people.
In addition to banning gender language staff will also be expected to be mindful of words used when talking about disabilities, age, race, class, sexuality and religion.
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