To promote inclusivity and respect for others, the American Psychological Association (APA) has crafted guidelines for using bias-free language. Bias-free language is covered in Chapter 5 of the APA Publication Manual (7th edition) and on the APA Style website.
Web Resources
- Bias-Free Language (APA Style)
- Brief Guide to Bias-Free and Inclusive Language (APA Style)
- Inclusive Language Guidelines (APA)
Library Resource
Additional Resources on Bias and Inclusion
- 6 Everyday Comments and Questions That Are Actually Racist—TED Ideas
- 70 Inclusive Language Principles That Will Make You A More Successful Recruiter (Part 1)—Nehemiah Green
- 70 Inclusive Language Principles That Will Make You A More Successful Recruiter (Part 2)—Nehemiah Green
- CompTIA Is Changing the Language Used on All Certification Exams: Here’s Why—CompTIA
- The CROWN Act: Creating a Respectful and Open World for Natural Hair—NAACP Legal Defense Fund
- Diversity: A Collection of TED Talks (And More) on the Topic of Diversity—TED Talks
- Inclusion: A Collection of TED Talks (And More) on the Topic of Inclusion—TED Talks
- Inclusive Language—WiCyS Racial Equity Committee
- LinkedIn And Dove Are In It Together To Help End Hair Discrimination—LinkedIn Learning Blog
- So You Think You’re Inclusive?—Alyssa Miller
- Tech Confronts Its Use of the Labels ‘Master’ and ‘Slave’—WIRED
- UNBIAS: Addressing Unconscious Bias at Work: Maria and Stacey Gordon—Culture Stew Podcast
- “Under The Surface” – Empathy Film—Austin Wideman
- What’s My Complicity? Talking White Fragility With Robin DiAngelo—Learning for Justice
