Which of the Following Is Not a Useful Strategy for Using

question 65

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is not a useful strategy for using inclusive, gender-neutral language?

• A) Avoid words and phrases that unnecessarily imply gender.
• B) Use job titles that don't imply that a job is held by only men or only women.
• C) Prefer titles indicating marital status over those defining a professional achievement.
• D) Avoid he or his as generic pronouns.
• E) Use a gender-neutral salutation if you are unsure of a reader's gender.

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Definitions:

Real Hourly Wages

The hourly wage of workers adjusted for inflation, representing the purchasing power of the income.

Real Wages

Wages adjusted for inflation, giving a true measure of the purchasing power of earned income over time.

Hourly Wage

The amount of money paid to an employee for every hour worked.

Fringe Benefits

Nonwage compensation, mainly medical insurance, that workers receive from employers.