Inclusive language does not include unnecessary and unqualified stereotypes or value judgments concerning gender, race, ethnicity or ability.
Inclusive Language: Does your language offend anyone or leave them out?
For example, the following does not use inclusive language because it infers that all teachers are male:
The challenge for the teacher is to balance the two in his classroom.
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