The GM Equality Alliance (GM=EqAl) is a coalition of organisations and individuals drawn from a wide range of communities of experience across Greater Manchester.
Our Inclusive Language Subgroup meets bi-monthly to produce guidance to help GM=EqAl members and staff be respectful and consistent in our internal and external communications. It sets out our agreed definitions and terminology around each theme and explains key concepts in line with the values of GM=EqAl.
Please note that this guidance has been robustly generated but does not claim absolute authority on any topic.
We hope others will find the resource useful, and welcome dialogue, feedback and suggestions. Email rory.campbell@gmcvo.org.uk
Follow the links below to download the language guidance for each topic:
Race and Ethnicity
Disability
Sex and Gender
Religion and Belief
Age
Sexual Orientation
Neurodiversity and Autism
Gypsy, Roma and Traveller (and other similar) communities
Gender reassignment and trans and non-binary identities
Learning Disability
Poverty
Social Class
