Michigan State University released an “inclusive” style guide for its communications department professionals.
Words to avoid in the guide are listed under several categories: “Gender and Sexuality,” “Race and Ethnicity,” “Global Identity,” and “Disability.”
Several of the specific terms to avoid include: “female,” “nickname,” “ghetto,” “racial minority,” and “illegal immigrant.”
The guide also notes that it is inappropriate to include references to religious imagery, instead suggesting individuals use, “wishing you a wonderful winter/spring break.”
Reporting from The Daily Wire:
“MSU’s inclusive communication guide is a resource for communications professionals and leaders to strengthen the sense of belonging among our diverse university community,” MSU Deputy Spokesperson Dan Olsen told The Daily Wire. “Recently, some have expressed concern about the perception that the university is banning the use of specific terms. We want to be clear: that is inaccurate. That said, we recognized it was important that we update the guide to ensure our intent matches the guidance provided in the document.”
