The University of New Hampshire's "Bias-Free Language Guide" has been removed from its website, per President Mark Huddleston, who made the following statement:
While individuals on our campus have every right to express themselves, I want to make it absolutely clear that the views expressed in this guide are NOT the policy of the University of New Hampshire. I am troubled by many things in the language guide, especially the suggestion that the use of the term 'American' is misplaced or offensive. The only UNH policy on speech is that it is free and unfettered on our campuses. It is ironic that what was probably a well-meaning effort to be 'sensitive' proves offensive to many people, myself included.
Below is an opening quote from the guide, followed by a complete set of screenshots.
Below is an opening quote from the guide, followed by a complete set of screenshots.
"Language shapes the way we think and determines what we can think about."
[emphasis mine]
Got that?
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To see my commentary on the language guide, click here.












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