Posted on 07/19/2019 9:05:17 AM PDT by Kaslin
Colorado State University has included the words “American” and “America” on its list of language to avoid because they are not inclusive.
The school’s Inclusive Communications Task Force compiled a list of words in its Inclusive Language Guide that serve to help those on campus foster “inclusion, respect, and social justice.”
The guide states that it is not about being politically correct but instead is there to help “communicators practice inclusive language” and make everyone on campus “feel welcomed, respected, and valued.”
CSU lists both “American” and “America” as non-inclusive words "to avoid," due to the fact that America encompasses more than just the U.S. By referring to the U.S. as America, the guide claims that one “erases other cultures and depicts the United States as the dominant American country.” The school suggests using “U.S. citizen” or “person from the U.S.” as substitutes. (Campus Reform)
Among other words on the list are normal person, straight, gendered words, hip hip hooray, hold down the fort, war, starving, etc.
The guide does note, however, that the recommendations are not official policy.
"[E]ven though these guidelines are suggested and not mandatory, they place students in the uncomfortable position of reciting politically correct talking points that they may not agree with,” Nicole Neily, president of Speech First, told Campus Reform. “Words like 'American,' 'male,' and 'female' are used every day by billions of people around the world. When these students graduate, they're in for a rude awakening!"
The guide represents a growing trend in some parts of the country. As Tim reported Thursday, the city of Berkeley unanimously voted to change all official city documents so there are no gendered words.
We would all laugh, because he was technically correct - South as well as Central are surnamed "America" -
Unfortunately, his naturalization corresponded with the 2000 election and he was all gung-ho about voting for Hillary (NY Senate) ... but that's neither here nor there ... the main point is that if this University wants to eliminate the word "America" then it would also have to apply to the entire western hemisphere continents, not just to the US of A ... let's see how they deal with THAT conundrum (as well as the name "Columbia")
Democrats are evil scum.
Ping for your interest.
They are alos offende dby “hip hip hurrah,” “hod down the fort,” “long time no see,” “Mr. / Mrs. / Ms.,” and “food coma” to name a few.
We will never run out of idiots so long as we have universities.
Parent’s wallets should start showing their disagreement. Granted this is Colorado but there’s bound to be some conservative parents who are getting sick and tired of this hating on America.
We don’t take orders from Nazi pigs at the Inclusive Communications Task Force.
More info on Zahra Al-Saloom——
Peer Mentor/Leadership Coordinator | Asian Pacific American ...
https://apacc.colostate.edu/about/staff/peer-mentor-leadership-coordinator/
Zahra Al-Saloom (SHE, HER, HERS) My name is Zahra. I was born and grew up in Aurora, Colorado. I’m a senior majoring in Political Science with a concentration in Global Politics/Policy and minoring in Interdisciplinary Arabic Studies.
I bet that good ole AMERICAN money won’t be a problem though.
This clown wouldn't survive two seconds in NJ.
I suggest saying America and any repercussions from that should result in a very large lawsuit against the school. Isn’t this the school Ward Churchill taught at?
Ameriphobe: one who has an irrational hatred of America and Americans. Derivatives are: Ameriphobia and Ameriphobic.
CSU — Cannibis-Stoned University
That’s a RACIST greenback you’re got there!
And this is what the colleges are brainwashing with. Dangerous and evil.
More info on Lauren Rodgers-—
https://rha.colostate.edu/about-us/executive-board/
The primary responsibility of the Director of Residential Development is to cultivate community and personal growth within our organization. Lauren carries out this duty by coordinating social programs for RHA and hall councils, organizing retreats and banquets, helping to transition new senators into the RHA space, and recognizing members for their contributions.
Lauren Rodgers is a third-year History Education major from Littleton, Colorado. She is excited to start teaching after three short semesters and find out what her future holds. Lauren began attending hall council meetings as a general member during her first semester, but on a whim took an appointment to be an RHA senator during spring retreat. This year, Lauren wants to further her work from last year for community building in RHA and RLP and facilitate professional and personal development among senators.
A few of Laurens talents include playing the flute, singing in the CSU Concert Choir, and writing lots and lots of research papers. Laurens favorite food is sushi, particularly yellowtail nigiri, though she would never say no to sushi of any kind.
Contact Lauren at hds_rha_residential_development@colostate.edu
So, at the Socialist Peoples’ State University of Colorado, would I refer to those born in the United States of America, as ‘USers’ instead of ‘Americans’? It seems to me that there are a lot of ‘users’ on the ‘Inclusive Communications Task Force’ and in fact, in the Administration at CSU!
for the CO ping list
Guess I will avoid Ft. Collins businesses who employ CSU students.
Totally insane.
I guess that don’t like Trump’s slogan either:
“Make America Great Again”
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