Academic Medicine has published Anti-Bias and Inclusive Language in Scholarly Writing: a primer for authors.
“the pursuit of equity, diversity, and inclusion should be reflected in the language of scholarly discourse. Recognizing the constant evolution of language, authors should aspire for scholarly writing that is free from bias, inclusive, and accurate in its depiction of identity, health, and risk.”
Huang, Grace C. MD1; Truglio, Joseph MD, MPH2; Potter, Jennifer MD3; White, Amina MD4; Hunt, Sara5 Anti-Bias and Inclusive Language in Scholarly Writing, Academic Medicine: December 21, 2021 –
doi: 10.1097/ACM.0000000000004571
In graphical form the authors provide explanations and recommended language covering 5 areas:
- Represent race as a sociopolitical construct
- Name true drivers of health risks
- Use gender diverse language
- Use person-first language
- Recognize the full continuum of sexual identity, attraction and behavior
This is a clear, easy to use guide to expand scholarly writing’s reach and inclusion.
