Gender-sensitive Communication
Phrases
Phrases to look out for – try swapping the order of these phrases sometimes
King and Queen | Lord and Lady |
Mother and father | Boys and girls |
Men and women | Sir/Madam |
Brother and sister | Husband and wife |
Ladies and gentlemen | Boyfriend and girlfriend |
Turns of phrase which exclude women
Gender-discriminatory | Better |
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Master of ceremonies | Host |
A man’s home is his castle | One’s home is one’s castle, a person’s home is their castle, a person’s home is his or her castle |
Best man for the job | Best candidate for the job, best person for the job, best woman or man for the job |
Joe public | An average citizen |
An Englishman, a Frenchman, and Irishman | An English/ French/ Irish person |
Gentlemen’s agreement | Informal arrangement |
Man-hour | Staff hour |
Workmanship | Handiwork or expertise |
Statesman | Politician, diplomat |
Mastermind | Create/creator |
Countryman | Compatriot |
Masterplan | Grand plan |
Brotherhood | Kinship, community |