Avoiding Racist and Sexist
Innuendos in Speeches
1. Do not use
slang terms to refer to racial, ethnic, religious or gender groups.
2. Avoid using the generic he and
gender-specific titles such as chairman.
3. Avoid "markers" that introduce irrelevant references to race,
gender, or ethnicity.
4. Avoid stereotypical references that imply
inferiority or superiority.
5. Do not use sexist, racist, ethnic, or religious humor.