APA Standards for Non-Biased Language
APA Standards for Non-Biased Language
Many professional organizations now have standards for the use of non-biased, respectful language.
This includes the American Psychological Association, whose guidance includes the following:
? Avoid historically inaccurate, outdated terms, or those with negative connotations ? For instance: "Oriental" for Asian or Asian American, or any use of the term "retarded" ? When describing a particular individual, ask for and use the term the person prefers ? For example; does the person prefer Hispanic or Latina? Mormon or LDS? ? And do not presume one group as the "standard" or "normal" to which others are atypical
For instance: "Cheryl is a little person, but everyone else in her family is normal." Or "Abby is now dating a woman, but Abby's previous relationships have all been regular."
LGBTQ
? Homosexual can carry a negative connotation for some people, and can be interpreted too broadly or too narrowly. Gay can also be vague if not followed by "men" or "man".
? Preferable terms = Lesbian, Gay man/men, and Bisexual men/women/persons. ? Use the acronym LGBTQ (or it's variants) to describe a population, but not a specific person ? Use appropriate pronouns to match a person's identified gender and use the person's chosen name,
rather than pronouns referring to the sex the person was assigned at birth ? Do not use quotations to refer to the gender identity of a person who identifies as Transgendered or
who is gender nonconforming e.g. Caregiver is a "man" who ...
Racial and Ethnic Identities
? APA accepted terms = Hispanic, Latino, Chicano, Caucasian, White, American Indian, Native American, Black, African American, Asian, Asian American, or more specific subgroups such as Chinese, Vietnamese, Korean, etc.
? Do not hyphenate (eg. American-Indian or African-American) ? Capitalize racial identities ? eg. Native American, White vs native american, white
Age
? Use older person rather than the term elderly (however, be aware that in many communities the term `Elder' is one of respect which may or may not be conveyed based on age and experience)
? Use the word dementia rather than calling someone `senile'
APA Standards for Non-Biased Language
Disability Use person first, non-handicapping language. The person HAS the condition, rather than the person IS the condition.
More information can be found on the APA Style Blog:
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