Question
Does anyone have access to an updated urban dictionary or reference for contemporary terminology? If it leans heavily towards scholarly use, I’d appreciate it.
Answer 1
Though not a dictionary, I’ve found the following two resources quite helpful in terms of ethical and inclusive language use:
1. The Conscious Style Guide: It has different categories (including one for gender) with links out to other guides: https://consciousstyleguide.com/
2. University of Washington IT Inclusive Language Guide: Though aimed specifically at the IT/tech sector, it is also quite useful and straightforward, and gives examples of alternative terminology to use in place of possibly problematic language: https://it.uw.edu/guides/identity-diversity-inclusion/inclusive-language-guide/#list
Answer 2
You might also find the Pocket Queerpedia (published in English, Afrikaans and isiXhosa) useful: https://www.tshisimani.org.za/pocket-queerpedia-download/
Answer 3
Here are some other style guides:
- Navigating Style Guides: AP, Chicago, APA, MLA, AMA & SBL Explained
- APA Inclusive Language Guidelines
- Using Unbiased, Inclusive Language in Academic Writing
Here are some free online glossaries randomly chosen from the internet:
- Diversity Style Guide: Online resource from a project of the Center for Integration and Improvement of Journalism at San Francisco State University. Offers comprehensive, objective terminology for covering sensitive topics.
- GLAAD Media Reference Guide: Online resource from the University of Richmond, VA. Focused on fair and accurate representation of the LGBTQ+ community.
- Disability Language Style Guide (NCDJ): Published by the National Center on Disability and Journalism, Arizona state University.
- Stonewall UK LGBTQ+ Glossary: Definitions for sexual orientation and gender identity.
- CultureAlly Glossary: Covers 2SLGBTQIA+ and gender-expansive terminology.
- NASA Short Glossary of Inclusive Language: Defines core DEI terms like BIPOC and BAME.
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