08-05-2016, 12:32 AM
(08-03-2016, 10:11 AM)X_4AD_84 Wrote:(08-03-2016, 12:52 AM)Dan Wrote: http://www.pewresearch.org/fact-tank/201...-offended/
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At a time when the appropriateness of language has become a political issue, most Americans (59%) say “too many people are easily offended these days over the language that others use.” Fewer (39%) think “people need to be more careful about the language they use to avoid offending people with different backgrounds.”
A new national survey by Pew Research Center finds substantial partisan, racial and gender differences on this question...
http://www.pewresearch.org/fact-tank/201...-offended/
There is a big difference between outright offensive language and subtly hurtful exclusive language. I'm highly trained in this as part of my career. In order to effectively lead, one must use inclusive language or at worst, a neutral language that is not exclusive. This is one of the tools used to achieve high engagement. The alternative is disengagement which may range from not reaching full potential to outright working against the goals of the organization. There is an art to this. I realize many less developed people (who dominated the survey response) don't have a clue about this. That's why some of us lead and many follow.
Interesting point to consider.