Which of the following is NOT a recommended practice for inclusive advocacy language?

• A. Using Inclusive Terms
• B. Stereotyping Groups
• C. Checking Pronouns
• D. Testing Messages for Bias

Answer: (B)

Inclusive advocacy language aims to respect people’s identities and avoid broad generalizations about groups. Using inclusive terms helps prevent language from excluding or misrepresenting someone. Checking pronouns shows respect for how individuals identify, and testing messages for bias helps catch wording that could reinforce stereotypes before it’s shared. Stereotyping groups, by contrast, makes broad, fixed assumptions about all members of a group and can create stigma, erase individuality, and undermine the credibility of advocacy efforts. It ignores differences within groups and pushes a one-size-fits-all view, which is exactly what inclusive language seeks to move away from.