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Person holding Pride flag. Post about LGBT conscious language.
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Conscious Language: LGBT+

Conscious language should be considered every day of the year, but there are particular times when it is important to focus on the communities which are so often targetted by harmful language. So, for Pride Month, I have compiled a list of terms that you should consider when discussing the Read more…

By Sofia Matias, 2 years18/06/2021 ago
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Free downloadable Conscious Language PerfectIt style sheet

From editors to writers, working with words requires taking a series of elements into account, from grammar to structure. Conscious language, however, has made it to the forefront of these when it comes to delivering neutral, effective text. To help you with this, I have created a free PerfectIt conscious Read more…

By Sofia Matias, 2 years08/01/2021 ago
What is conscious language and why does it matter. Woman working on a tablet.
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Conscious language: What is it and why should you care?

It is an undeniable fact that words have tremendous power. They can uplift and empower people or alienate them and cause harm. If you are writing a piece of work (especially one that is meant to be read by a large number of people), you should consider the language you Read more…

By Sofia Matias, 2 years14/12/2020 ago
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