No Unnecessarily Gendered Words Reflection by https://padlet.com/drader4/1wuda1rk8375 What did you think of today's exercise? Answer the questions as you see fit and respond to your peers to get some org-wide conversations flowing. en-us 2019-06-19 16:18:02 UTC 2019-06-28 19:06:20 UTC hello@padlet.com This is something I'm trying to be more mindful of in my daily life, so I appreciate having team of accountability buddies for the day. https://padlet.com/drader4/1wuda1rk8375/wish/369480508 2019-06-27 20:08:27 UTC https://padlet.com/drader4/1wuda1rk8375/wish/369480508 Was really great to discuss language, history, and etymology around this topic at our DEI Chomp & Chat today as well as our Day of Service yesterday! I look forward to continuing to practice mindfulness around this issue and continuing the conversation. https://padlet.com/drader4/1wuda1rk8375/wish/369481617 2019-06-27 20:20:16 UTC https://padlet.com/drader4/1wuda1rk8375/wish/369481617 I was on a call with a partner organization and they asked why I kept saying "all the people." It was a good opportunity for me to share that I am tying to be mindful of my use of gendered words. For the rest of the call I didn't hear anyone else use gendered words. https://padlet.com/drader4/1wuda1rk8375/wish/369489142 2019-06-27 21:37:57 UTC https://padlet.com/drader4/1wuda1rk8375/wish/369489142 It made me realize that if I used gendered words on a day when I was hyper-aware of what I was saying, then I must be using gendered words on most other days even more frequently. Awareness of behavior is the first step to changing it! https://padlet.com/drader4/1wuda1rk8375/wish/369489205 2019-06-27 21:38:44 UTC https://padlet.com/drader4/1wuda1rk8375/wish/369489205 This is something that I am trying to be more mindful of. I didn't realize how much I use terms that could referred to the male gender (i.e. guys). I'm glad I was able to have the conversation with my teammates and will work to be more mindful about it. https://padlet.com/drader4/1wuda1rk8375/wish/369575632 2019-06-28 14:15:46 UTC https://padlet.com/drader4/1wuda1rk8375/wish/369575632 I was surprised about how many times I use the term guys to address a room full of people. https://padlet.com/drader4/1wuda1rk8375/wish/369576232 2019-06-28 14:20:41 UTC https://padlet.com/drader4/1wuda1rk8375/wish/369576232 dkeenan4 https://padlet.com/drader4/1wuda1rk8375/wish/369584180 I am resolving myself to work towards being more intentional and inclusive with my language so that it can become my norm and my habit. I also want to work towards being more intentional in asking people what their preferred pronouns are.]]> 2019-06-28 15:33:47 UTC https://padlet.com/drader4/1wuda1rk8375/wish/369584180 dkeenan4 https://padlet.com/drader4/1wuda1rk8375/wish/369584398 It made me realize how many words I don't personally associate with gender (like guys and dude), but that are completed male-oriented and not at all inclusive.]]> 2019-06-28 15:36:28 UTC https://padlet.com/drader4/1wuda1rk8375/wish/369584398