Welcome to the Pratt Institute Libraries’ and the Office of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion’s (DEI) collaborative Inclusive Language guide. This guide addresses the meaningful impact our language can have on those around us, and provides guidance on how to use inclusive and respectful language.
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In an effort to provide resources that reflect emerging, multi-faceted, and relevant perspectives, this guide includes content from sources whose viewpoints, interpretations, or information may shift as socio-political circumstances and societal needs evolve. This guide is not exhaustive, and the included materials do not suggest Pratt Institute's affiliation with, agreement to, or endorsement of the positions and values expressed. All opinions, findings, and conclusions are solely those of the authors or organizations involved. Pratt Libraries and the DEI Office welcome suggestions from our campus community that ensure the information offered together as a whole in these guides remains relevant, impartial, and inclusive of diverse perspectives. Please contact diversity@pratt.edu with any suggestions or recommendations that encourage critical thinking, broaden discussion, and welcome a variety of ideologies.