Gender Inclusivity and Professional Language Usage
Presenter Hometown
Lexington, KY
Major
Photography
Department
Art and Design
Degree
Undergraduate
Mentor
Russell Carpenter; Lisa Day
Mentor Department
English and Theatre
Recommended Citation
Ralston, Kaitlyn, "Gender Inclusivity and Professional Language Usage" (2017). University Presentation Showcase Event. 1.
https://encompass.eku.edu/swps/2017/undergraduate/1
Abstract
Encouraging inclusivity and professionalism in students also requires educators to model those same practices. Student populations are increasingly identifying as non-binary genders, and this poster session will define and illustrate inclusive, professional language that leads to a paradigm shift away from heteronormative thinking in traditional American education.
Language is dynamic. Gender Studies is dynamic. As a result, many educators are simply unaware of linguistic changes related to gender identity, but learning how to be inclusive into the classroom is not an impossible lesson. This innovation in language use will allow educators to create a better connection with their students that will improve the quality of learning in the classroom and will lead to the students’ greater professionalism outside of the classroom.
Presentation format
Poster
Poster Number
035
Gender Inclusivity and Professional Language Usage
Encouraging inclusivity and professionalism in students also requires educators to model those same practices. Student populations are increasingly identifying as non-binary genders, and this poster session will define and illustrate inclusive, professional language that leads to a paradigm shift away from heteronormative thinking in traditional American education.
Language is dynamic. Gender Studies is dynamic. As a result, many educators are simply unaware of linguistic changes related to gender identity, but learning how to be inclusive into the classroom is not an impossible lesson. This innovation in language use will allow educators to create a better connection with their students that will improve the quality of learning in the classroom and will lead to the students’ greater professionalism outside of the classroom.
