{"id":1328,"date":"2023-03-10T14:53:21","date_gmt":"2023-03-10T14:53:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.kent.ac.uk\/student-services\/?p=1328"},"modified":"2023-03-10T16:11:44","modified_gmt":"2023-03-10T16:11:44","slug":"inclusive-language-think-in-youre-invited","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.kent.ac.uk\/student-services\/2023\/03\/10\/inclusive-language-think-in-youre-invited\/","title":{"rendered":"Inclusive Language Think-in: you’re invited"},"content":{"rendered":"

Have you ever read an article, event description, or a social media post and thought \u2018oh goodness, what a choice of words!’ Did it make you feel unwelcome because of the way it talked about disability, chronic illness, neurodivergence, race, gender, age, etc?<\/span><\/p>\n

Or, have you tried to write about one of these topics, or about adjustments for an event or society meet up, and felt out of your depth and worried about what language to use to get your point across clearly and inclusively?<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Language matters<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Whatever form it\u2019s written or spoken in, the right language can make a world of difference to inclusion. As we try to communicate more openly, honestly and succinctly in the new Kent brand, we need to be able to reach for some good phrases to discuss potentially sensitive issues and make sure we’re consulting all of our audiences for their input.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Let\u2019s think it through together: Monday 27 March 10:30 \u2013 11:30 online\/ in DG02 (opposite Nexus) in Templeman Library<\/span><\/b><\/p>\n

Students and staff are warmly invited to an informal hybrid session to think through the terms you\u2019d like to see less of and the terms you\u2019d like to see more of in our University of Kent copy \u2013 bring your lived experience, your expertise, or just an open mind and willingness to learn and discuss it together. We\u2019ll try to come up with some practical notes we can use and share with others.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Book now<\/span><\/b><\/a> so we know who to expect and can send you joining details for online participation, and share the details with others<\/span>\u00a0who you think might be interested!<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Questions? Email WellbeingEvents@kent.ac.uk.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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