27. Mind the Gap in “Ladies and Gentlemen”
So much of the language we use at work flies under the radar, but that doesn’t mean it’s harmless. In this episode, El and Kai talk about how gender shows up in written communication more often than we think - from outdated honourifics to the casual use of “he/she,” and policies that only acknowledge men and women.
They unpack how these patterns reinforce assumptions and why it matters for everyone - not only for trans and non-binary people, but for cisgender people too. Along the way, they talk through the messiness of language, what gets overlooked and how small changes can support a more thoughtful and inclusive culture.
It’s a great place to begin if you’re thinking about how to shift culture at work - starting with something as everyday as language.
Check out our Gender Inclusive Style Guide here: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1evq7oUYUIuHUQisknl6FE7J0J-CHS0d_/view
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