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Inclusive or alienating? The language wars go on

By Nicholas Kristof

02 Feb 2023 · 4 min read

New York Times columnist Nicholas Kristof argues that well-meaning attempts to revise language with the goal of inclusivity may be counterproductive and overlook the bigger picture.

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Before the millions of views, the subsequent ridicule and finally the earnest apology, The Associated Press Stylebook practically oozed good intentions in its tweet last week:

“We recommend avoiding general and often dehumanizing ‘the’ labels such as the poor, the mentally ill, the French, the disabled, the college educated.”

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