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Also, as much as possible be cognizant of new or updated terminology when working with political or cultural content. If you don’t have guidance from the creator be sure to consider whether or not applying new or updated terms would be appropriate. Some examples of new inclusive terminology includes sex positive instead of pornographic or sex worker instead of prostitute. Keep in mind that different terminology may be needed for different collections.
Recommendations
- Research current terminology when working with political or cultural content to ensure that you are using the most up-to-date terms; however, give preference to describing people’s political activism and affiliation in the terms that they prefer.
- If using creator-supplied language that may be different from widely accepted terminology or language that is no longer widely accepted, note why we these terms are being kept.
- Avoid dehumanizing language or language that conflates an individual’s humanity with their social or political condition, particularly when referring to socially marginalized communities.
Resources:
Words Matter: Using Humanizing Language | The Fortune Society
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