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University of New Hampshire's Bias-Free Language Guide
University of New Hampshire's Bias-Free Language Guide
Example:
Quote:
Glossary of Language
Preferred: Black or African American
Problematic: negro, negroid, colored person, dark
Preferred: U.S. citizen or Resident of the U.S.
Problematic: American
Note: North Americans often use “American” which usually, depending on the context, fails to recognize South America.
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Let's see, a Black person can be called African American but I can't call myself just an American?
LINK: http://www.unh.edu/inclusive/bias-free-language-guide
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