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EBC Chapter 2 - Using Inclusive Language

For each gender-biased word shown, provide a more inclusive word.
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actressactor
firemanfirefighter
mailmanletter carrier, mail carrier, postal worker
policemanpolice officer
steward or stewardessflight attendant
newsmananchor, newscaster, reporter, journalist
chairmanchair, chairperson, presiding officer, department head
spokesmanspokesperson
mankindhumanity, human race, human beings, people
businesswomanbusiness person, business worker
foremansupervisor, lead worker
housewifehomemaker
woman doctordoctor
old man/womansenior citizen, elderly
saleswomansales associate, salesperson, sales representative
waitress or waiterserver
spokesmanspokesperson
weathermanmeterologist, weather analyst
female doctordoctor
woman attorneyattorney
cleaning womancleaner
authoressauthor
man-hourworking hours
man-madeartificial
office girlsoffice workers
the doctor...hedoctors...they
the teacher...sheteachers...they
the nurse...shenurses...they
executives and their wivesexecutives and their guests (or spouses)
flagmanflagger
workmanworker
businessmanbusiness person, business executive, business manager
salesmansalesperson, sales representative, sales clerk
Each worker had his picture taken.(1) All workers had their pictures taken. (2) Each worker had a picture taken. (3) Each worker had his or her picture taken (least desirable because wordiest).
manpowerworkforce, workers, employees, personnel, human power
insurance maninsurance agent
statesmanpublic servant, leader
Congressmanmember of Congress, representative
craftsmancraftsperson
cameramancamera operator
manhumans, persons, people
housewifehomemaker
mannedstaffed

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