Even people who champion diversity and are knowledgeable about the topic can be nervous about choosing the correct words to describe various aspects of personal identity. This is especially true when ...

On June 15, 2020, the Supreme Court held that Title VII of the Civil Rights Act prohibits employment discrimination based on sexual orientation or gender identity. In celebration of Pride Month and ...

Words that used to be very commonplace are now recognized as exclusionary and have been replaced with more inclusive language. Here’s why using that’s essential to understand for your business.

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Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Julie is professor focused on workplace culture and talent retention Language is a powerful tool that shapes our thoughts, beliefs ...

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Language shapes how we see the world. We use it to make sense of our reality. We use it to label people and things around us. Label something beautiful, and you acknowledge its uniqueness, elevate its ...